Psychologist Staff - Cherry Hospital

About the role

To provide direct psychological services within the Adult Admissions Unit. This work includes emergency services, diagnostic evaluations, capacity restoration services, group and individual therapy services, and other treatment services for severely disturbed adults who reside in the eastern region of the state.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive psychological evaluations using objective and projective measures.
• Provides a wide array of therapeutic interventions for patients with major emotional and behavioral disturbances.
• Engages in emergency services and capacity restoration services.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations and group and individual therapy sessions.
• Maintains a healing environment for patients and team members alike.

Requirements

To qualify, candidates must meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

Skills

Requires broad-based knowledge of psychological theory and its applications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Thorough knowledge of core areas of normal and abnormal psychology include motivation, development, learning and psychotherapy. Skill in provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations using objective and projective measures is essential, as well as providing a wide array of therapeutic interventions for patients with major emotional and behavioral disturbances.

Benefits

Salary Range: $66,696 - $110,049. A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Pay

This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

Schedule

This position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

About The Facility

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals.

Supplemental Contact Information

For additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy, please visit https://www.naces.org/members. For information regarding the use of tobacco products, please refer to the facility's policy. For information regarding the Vaccination Policy, please refer to the facility's policy. For information regarding the ADA Accommodations, please contact the person indicated below. For information regarding the EEO Statement, please refer to the state's EEO Statement.

Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

About The Facility

To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals.

Recruiter

Contact the recruiter for any questions not answered above. Recruiter Email: ANGELA.GURLEY@DHHS.NC.GOV