Psychologist - Cherry Hospital

Position: Psychologist Staff - Cherry Hospital
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** Psychologist (NS)
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** Description of Work
** To provide direct psychological services within the Adult Admissions Unit. This work includes emergency services, diagnostic evaluations, capacity restoration services, group and individual therapy services, and other treatment services for severely disturbed adults who reside in the eastern region of the state.
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**** Salary Range: $64,211 - $105,949
**** 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:
** Requires broad-based knowledge of psychological theory and its applications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
* Thorough knowledge of core areas of normal and abnormal psychology include motivation, development, learning and psychotherapy.
* Skill in provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations using objective and projective measures is essential, as well as providing a wide array of therapeutic interventions for patients with major emotional and behavioral disturbances.
** This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.
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**** 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.

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* 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 .
** About the Facility:
** Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Learn more about our facility at . In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment…