Psychologist– Cherry Hospital; Evergreen

** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Psychologist (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH17

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** Description of Work
** This position is assigned to an adult inpatient unit at Cherry Hospital. The patient care units serve chronically mentally ill emotionally disturbed adults who exhibit behavioral problems that interfere with their ability to function safely in a less restrictive environment. Behavioral problems treated on this unit may include, but are not limited to: aggression, hostility, non-compliance, self-injurious behaviors, mood lability, psychotic thinking, and property destruction.

This unit specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of these patients. Treatment modalities employed include psychopharmacology, behavior therapy, milieu therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy, social and adaptive living skills training.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To provide direct psychological services within the Adult Admissions Unit. This work includes crisis management, diagnostic evaluations, capacity restoration services, group and individual therapy services, and other treatment services for adults with severe and persistent mental illness who reside in the eastern region of the state.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $66,696- $110,049***
* * A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 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:
** Knowledge in essential in core areas of normal and abnormal psychology including perception, motivation, development, learning, the biological bases of behavior, and psychotherapy.
* Knowledge is required of age-appropriate issues for an adult population.
* Skill in the provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations in complex cases using objective and projective measures is essential, as well as advanced skill in providing a wide array of therapeutic interventions for patients with major emotional and behavioral disturbances.
* Knowledge of mental health systems and ability to integrate treatment resources are basic to the position.
** This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
**** This Position Is Designated as Mandatory And*
* *** Must**
* ** Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.***
* * 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…