Chief Medical Director

Description of Work

• This is an anticipated vacancy
• SIGN-ON BONUS - a Sign-On Bonus of $20,000.00 for the successful applicant of this posting.
• See "Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus" below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.If you are looking for a challenging career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Chief Medical Officer / Clinical Director position at the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC) in Black Mountain. The primary purpose of the Chief Medical Officer’s position is to direct and manage the Medical Department (psychiatry and primary care); to assure medical “best practices” by administratively and clinically supervising the medical staff, including psychiatric staff and the Medical Director, (who is responsible under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer for the direct supervision of the primary care staff,)  to coordinate the Medical Department with the other departments in the facility, to supervise the functions of  the Pharmacy departments and staff, to interface as appropriate with other community and state agencies, assure regulatory compliance, and other functions as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer / Facility Director.Additional duties may include, but are not limited to :  Participation in on-call rotation for overnights and weekends. Chair medical staff committees and participate in several multi-disciplinary committee meetings.Participation in regulatory audits and evaluations by accreditation bodies.Participation in facility incident command trainings and events.Work schedule :   Monday – Friday 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm, with rotating on-call and occasional weekend or overnight coverage.Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.About the facility : JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina.  The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses.  JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospitalAbout NC Department of Health and Human Services : The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.  Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.  We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.Compensation & Benefits : The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits and is a forerunner in total employee compensation.   Employees can participate in health insurance options, dental, vision, short and long term disability, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Please visit our website for more information on the employee State Benefits .
• This position is designated MANDATORY and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesPlease complete your application in full.  Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the State job application.  Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience.  Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application – “See Resume or See Attachment” will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application.  Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following :  Knowledge of alcohol and substance use disorders and their treatment, psychiatric disorders, medical skills in differential diagnosis, and oral and written communication skills are required.Ability to teach and to work on interdisciplinary teams and knowledge of administrative principles is required.Experience teaching within an ACGME approved residency and / or fellowship programs.Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details. Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina and three years of experience including two years in health services delivery management.  North Carolina Medical Board Certified in Psychiatry.Management Preferences : Board Certification in Addiction PsychiatryBoard Certification in Addiction Medicine through American Board of Preventive Medicine (if not Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry)Five years of direct patient care in addiction psychiatry with at least 3 years primarily in an inpatient setting and at least one year working within an Opioid Treatment Program.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.  To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Communication with applicants regarding the status of their application will be via email only.  You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.  All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.All Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are a tobacco free environment.  The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-257-6238.
• Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
• Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements :   A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if :  the employee has held a position in 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;or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here. Job DetailsSalary$158,244.00 - $316,489.00 AnnuallyLocation Buncombe County, NCJob TypePermanent Full-TimeJob Number25-00234 JFK #60036360DepartmentDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionJulian F Keith Alcohol & Drug Trt CtrOpening Date01 / 07 / 2025Closing Date1 / 16 / 2025 at 5 : 00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)Job Class Title Medical Director I Position Number 60036360 Salary Grade MH27 Agency infoAgencyState of North CarolinaWebsiteAddress 333 Fayetteville St Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Salary : $158,244 - $316,489