Psychiatrist--Temporary Solutions (Buncombe)

Job Description

Agency
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Job Classification Title
Psychiatrist (S)
Position Number
Grade
MH27
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, NC - Buncombe
County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $137.79 (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 psychiatric work providing direct patient care involving provision of evaluation, diagnosis and
treatment

services

to

an

assigned

patient

caseload

within

the

facilities

and

programs

of

state

or

local

agencies.
Employees

serve

in

a

variety

of

professional

medical

roles

including

general

psychiatry,

child

and

adolescence
psychiatry,

addiction

psychiatry,

geriatrics

and

forensics

psychiatry.

Employees

may

serve

on

interdisciplinary

treatment teams and committees and act as a consultant to other medical/clinical staff or as a liaison to agencies concerned with
the

welfare

of

the

patient

population.

Work

may

include

the

guidance

and

supervision

of

psychiatric

residents

and
fellows. While work is performed with independent professional responsibility, employees are generally accountable to
the director of mental health.
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 prefers applicants with the following:
Thorough

knowledge

of

psychiatric

theory,

principles,

and

techniques,

and

practices

of

general,

preventive
medicine

and

of

the

techniques

involved

in

the

field

of

mental

health.
Thorough knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages.
Thorough

knowledge

of

the

practice

and

theories

of

the

medical

specialty

or

subspecialty

to

which

is assigned

to

a
wide

range

of

medical,

behavioral,

and

psychological

disorders.
Skill in diagnosing and treating mental health 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 supervise and guide work performance of psychiatric residents and fellows.
A
bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, patients, and their
families, and the 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 to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina. Special Note This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.
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:
Anthony Walsh
Recruiter Email:
TONY.WALSH@NC.GOV