Psychiatrist (Community Transition Unit) $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Central Regional Hospital

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Salary Range: $170,121.00 - $340,243.00

Recruitment Range: $254,668.00 - $312,000.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on budget approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychiatry, including considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatric care, consistent with credentialing and privileges approved by the Medical Staff.
• Thorough knowledge of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of psychiatric disorders.
• Sound professional identity and training in psychiatry, with demonstrated clinical abilities and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency; board certification in psychiatry preferred.

The normal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.

Special Note This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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