Central Regional Hospital
We are currently recruiting for a Speech and Language Pathologist at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Medical Services/Speech and Hearing Unit. Therapists with both pediatric/school and adult experience are welcomed to apply.
This position provides diagnostic screening/evaluation and treatment for children, adults and geriatric patients who are identified as having a speech, language and/or swallowing impairment. Other duties include attending treatment team meetings and IEP conferences, developing and executing existing IEPs, providing staff education for the purposes of preventing, improving, or modifying patient care, completing required documentation in timely manner, and conducting informal swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies.
The normal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $64,211 - $105,949.
About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. 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, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order 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 and Benefits: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, 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. Visit the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:
Knowledge of communication disorders, including autism, aphasia, literacy, augmentative communication, and dysphagia with skill in application of techniques and procedures.
Ability to administer and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
Ability to formulate, interpret and implement therapeutic treatment programs.
Effective interpersonal skills for interdisciplinary cooperation and interaction with medical providers, psychiatrist, and nursing staff, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to accept responsibility and take on new challenges.
ADA physical requirements will be discussed in detail during the interview process.
- MBSImP Certification (If applicants are not MBSImP certified and are selected for the position, certification must be obtained as a condition of continued employment).
Management Preferences:
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed by the Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologist.
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. 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. Please make sure you complete the application in full.
Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. 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. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. 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 HR at 919-764-7200.
