Physician Extender I (Buncombe)(Temporary)

OSHR Temporary Solutions • Buncombe County, NC

1d • $50 • Onsite

About The Position

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position . All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures , and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located in Black Mountain - Buncombe County. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $50.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Health and Human Services. This position is located at 201 Tabernacle Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This is professional work providing psychiatric/mental health care involving patient assessments Practitioners have knowledge of psychopharmacology, the study of indications, actions, risks, and side effects of psychiatric drugs used independently and in combination with other drugs. Job duties include but may not be limited to: Ordering labs. Making referrals to other medical providers. Prescribing psychiatric mediations. Overseeing patients’ physical and mental health. Must be trained in psychiatric/mental health. Work is performed in state facilities, public health programs, correctional units and other clinic settings. Work is performed in collaboration with a psychiatrist. Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Requirements

• Must be trained in psychiatric/mental health.
• Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the North Carolina Medical Board or approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the North Carolina Medical Board.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of psychiatric medicine and the techniques involved.
• Knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages.
• Knowledge of developments in the field of medicine with emphasis on psychiatric medicine.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and risk management.
• Skill in treating and diagnosing a variety of psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to assess and interpret laboratory results, clinical data and information relative to the patient’s condition.
• Ability to compile clear and concise notes for patient's charts and to make oral presentations of cases in medical conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients, and their families, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Ordering labs.
• Making referrals to other medical providers.
• Prescribing psychiatric mediations.
• Overseeing patients’ physical and mental health.

Benefits

• Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed