Geriatric Psychiatrist; Broughton Hospital

Position: Geriatric Psychiatrist (Broughton Hospital)
## Geriatric Psychiatrist (Broughton Hospital)
Apply locations:
Burke County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 29 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-101039
** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Psychiatrist (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH27
* * About Us
** North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources'
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** Description of Work
** Broughton Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital serving the Western Region of North Carolina, is recruiting for full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist. Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult, deaf, and geriatric patients; however, this position focuses on our Geriatric population.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  
-Initial psychiatric assessments  
-Establishing diagnoses and formulating treatment plans and recommendations  
-Medication Management including psychotropic drug reviews for the SPMI population  
-Participating on or leading a multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, social work, pharmacy, nursing and other therapeutic disciplines  
-Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of an inpatient unit to include documentation of progress, court papers and education of patients and families  
-Consultation with outside medical staff as indicated
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range: $ - $
***** A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the  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:*-Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina
*** Management prefers candidates with the following;***-Professional experience leading and collaborating on an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated, comprehensive patient care  
-Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of psychiatry residency (or anticipated completion before job commencement)  
-Professional knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients, as credentialed by the Medical Staff Board Certification in Psychiatry
** Conditional Requirements:*
* * Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
*** This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The*
* ** State Human Resources Act (GS 126)
**** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And
* Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
** The normal
** work hours
** for this position are
** Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m**. However, flexible work schedules will be considered. On-call coverage is required.
*** Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
** 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.

An employee is
** not
* * eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
* The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
* The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
* DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.
** About the Facility:
** Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families,…