Outpatient Psychiatrist (MD) - Full-Time or Part-Time

Lowcountry Medical Practice Management; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Summerville, SC is seeking an Outpatient Psychiatrist (MD/DO) for a full-time or part-time role. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric evaluations and treatment for adults and children, collaborating with therapists, and engaging in treatment planning. Candidates must have an MD/DO with ABPN approved residency in psychiatry and a current South Carolina medical license. Empathy and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with ABPN approved psychiatry residency in adult and general psychiatry.
• Current license to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Knowledge and experience in treating severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adults and children.
• Collaborate with counselors to support mental health.
• Participate in treatment planning and reviews.

Skills

Empathetic listener

Communication skills

Rapport building

Education

MD/DO degree

ABPN approved psychiatry residency

Tools

Electronic medical record system

Job description

Outpatient Psychiatrist, MD/DO – Full-Time or Part-Time - Summerville, SC

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric services to include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of adults and children, medication prescription review, and various treatment modalities as therapeutically appropriate.
• Partner with counselors and therapists to support clients during their mental health journey.
• The psychiatrist will be team-oriented and skilled in methodologies of collaborative psycho-pharmacotherapy that integrate psychiatric rehabilitation and pharmacotherapy
• The psychiatrist will participate in continuous communication with other members of the treatment team and the patient in order to monitor and assess the patient’s response to medication and treatment
• Participate in initial treatment planning, master treatment planning and treatment plan reviews
• Gain an understanding of mental health laws and state and community agencies and organizations serving the mentally ill and substance abuse and community resources available to patients

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree with ABPN approved psychiatry residency in adult and general psychiatry
• Current license to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina
• Provide treatment to severely and persistently mentally ill patients
• Knowledge and experience in providing treatment to individuals diagnosed with both serious and persistent mental illness as well as chronic substance abuse
• Knowledge of mental health laws and state and community agencies and organizations serving the mentally ill and substance abuse
• Experience with, or willing to learn use of an electronic medical record system
• Empathetic & intuitive listener
• Rapport building on a virtual platform and face to face
• Comfortable prescribing for anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood disorders, and ADHD
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis (We are not able to sponsor work visas at this time)
• Provide care and to treatment to 20-25 patients per day