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

State of North Carolina•Granville County, NC

6d•$170,121 - $340,243•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric and substance abuse care and leads treatment team activities on the Community Transition Unit at Central Regional Hospital. The 73-bed adult unit serves people ages 18 to 64 who need intermediate- to longer-term hospitalization to achieve stabilization and prepare for transition to the community. The unit uses a biopsychosocial and recovery-oriented approach to assessment and treatment. The role provides direct care to an assigned patient caseload. Clinical work may include evaluating patients for hospital admission and developing preliminary treatment plans; completing initial psychiatric assessments, including medical and psychiatric history, medication history, physical examinations, review of systems, and evaluation of mental, emotional, behavioral, and social status; and conducting physical examinations as indicated by clinical condition or hospital policy. The Psychiatrist treats medical and psychiatric problems through pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other modalities, monitors diagnostic and treatment results, adjusts treatment as needed, and requests consultations from medical and clinical staff when appropriate. The position is full-time, with normal hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. It is designated mandatory, requiring the employee to report or stay over during adverse weather events. The position is based at Central Regional Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital in Butner, North Carolina. The role is eligible for the State of North Carolina benefits package. A $20,000 sign-on bonus may be offered, subject to budget approval and eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Be licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
The posting lists graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency as preferred qualifications, not minimum requirements.
Work flexibly as needed to meet hospital needs; normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychiatry, including considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatric care consistent with approved medical staff credentialing and privileges.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric and substance abuse care to an assigned patient caseload.
Lead treatment team activities on the Community Transition Unit.
Evaluate patients for hospital admission and develop preliminary treatment plans.
Conduct initial psychiatric assessments, including medical and psychiatric histories, medication history, physical examinations, review of systems, and assessment of mental, emotional, behavioral, and social status.
Conduct physical examinations as indicated by the patient's clinical condition or hospital policy.
Treat medical and psychiatric problems using pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities.
Monitor diagnostic and treatment activities and intervention results, and adjust treatment accordingly.
Request consultations from medical and clinical staff as needed.
Report or stay over during adverse weather events as required by the mandatory designation.