Psychologist (Broughton Hospital)

State of North Carolina

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for a Psychologist position. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide a full array of psychological services to inpatient adults and children with severe, persistent mental illness, including but not limited to individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and individualized treatment and behavioral planning. The ideal candidate will have broad-based knowledge of psychological theory, psychopathology, assessment, and treatment approaches, along with clinical experience treating a wide range of clinical presentations, such as patients with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, neurocognitive, and characterological disorders.

Requirements

• Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of the NC Psychology Practice Act and Amendments
• Licensed at the Master’s degree level or above in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90270) and two years of post-licensure professional psychological experience
• Experience conducting psychological assessments such as cognitive and/or personality assessments
• Experience providing a wide range of clinical treatment/interventions
• Experience with program development and positive systems development

Responsibilities

• Providing individual, group and family psychotherapy
• Conducting psychological evaluations
• Performing behavioral, substance abuse, and other types of assessments and treatments
• Determining violence and suicide risk
• Assessing and treating various psycholegal issues, including capacity to proceed and sexual offending
• Developing comprehensive treatment plans
• Offering testimony in civil commitment and/or other legal proceedings as needed
• Supporting the training programs supported by the hospital and the Psychology department, including, when appropriate, supervising predoctoral interns, Master's level and undergraduate practicum students, and serving as a faculty member of the predoctoral internship program
• Offering expert didactic training for students and other staff, as needed

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level