Catawba·Hickory, North Carolina
Provides psychiatric care to adult and geriatric patients within the scope of practice and medical center policies. Incorporates knowledge of growth and development principles to ensure appropriate patient care.
Summary of Performance Expectations. Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Adult and/or Geriatric Patients – Psychiatry. Education and Credentials:
Required
High School diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer application skills.
Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.
BLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing) Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.
Required No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
Requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and Nurse Aide I or II listing. Crisis Intervention Certification must be obtained within three months of employment.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in North Carolina often look for licensed or credentialed clinicians, and this role requires registration with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a bachelor’s degree and want candidates who can work within treatment, documentation, and care coordination expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm your credential status before applying.
