Physician – Psychiatry Opportunity in North Carolina

R.J. Blackley, an accredited State Psychiatric Hospital serving the eastern region of North Carolina, is recruiting qualified Psychiatrists for permanent full-time positions to work in an in-patient facility serving adult patients. Staff psychiatrists serve as team leaders for multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care/treatment. Responsibilities included within this opportunity are:

* Evaluation of patients upon admission and the development of comprehensive treatment plans
* Serving on medical staff committees,
* Completion of court documents,
* Documentation of patient progress in medical record,
* Education of patients/families, and the provision of educational groups for patients.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:

* Psychiatrist must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities in medicine and psychiatry
* Required to meet the standards set by psychiatrists practicing in the community according to APA guidelines.
* Requires sound psychopharmacological knowledge and therapeutic skills.
* Thorough knowledge of diagnostic classification according to DMS-IV. Ability to relate to clients with empathy and caring.
* Ability to work well with colleagues, staff members and administration
* Assist hospital administration in implementing the Joint Commission and CMS standards and hospital medical staff by-laws, rules and regulations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.

Management prefers: • Experience in inpatient setting with medical management of detoxification and professional knowledge of substance abuse disorder, treatment and recovery models and strategies. • Professional knowledge of Methadone and Buprenorphine. • Board certification • Demonstrated ability to supervise and guide work performance of psychiatric residents and fellows.

Mission Statement
To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with substance abuse and other co-occurring mental health diagnoses.

BENEFITS:

At least 112 hours (14 days) of vacation leave is provided yearly to permanent, probationary, trainee and provisional employees. As length of service increases, the amount of leave earned increases. Leave is prorated for part-time employees.

State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/rj-blackley-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-treatment-center

Compensation:

$143290 – $253818 (Annually)