Physician Extender I (Buncombe)(Temporary)

Job Description

Agency
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Job Classification Title
Physician Extender (S)
Position Number
Grade
MH21
About Us
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.
Description of Work
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
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.
Management Preferences:
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.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
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.
EEO Statement
T
he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The
state
provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Robert Blough
Recruiter Email:
ROBERT.BLOUGH@NC.GOV