Psychiatrist (Berkeley)

State of South Carolina; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Office of Mental Health in Moncks Corner seeks a Psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care across BCMHC programs. You will perform assessments, manage medical records, evaluate inmates at Hill-Finklea Detention Center, and consult with treatment teams, while meeting CME requirements and state policies.

Requirements include SC medical licensure, psychiatry residency with two years in psychiatry and two years direct patient care; board certification is

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Residency in psychiatry completed with two years of psychiatry experience and two years direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessments and treatment across BCMHC levels of care.
• Manage medical records in line with BHDD QA/QI standards.
• Evaluate inmates at Hill-Finklea Detention Center and make treatment recommendations.
• Provide medical practice consultation to treatment team members.
• Maintain CME compliance per SC Medical Board directives.
• Adhere to Center, BHDD and State policies and regulations.

Skills

Psychiatry

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Psychiatrist who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Responsibilities For The Psychiatrist

• Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic and treatment services to individuals served in all BCMHC levels of care/programs.
• Perform medical record management in accordance with BHDD QA/QI standards.
• Perform evaluations and make treatment recommendation to inmates at Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
• Provide medical practice consultation to Center treatment team members.
• Perform duties as Psychiatrist in support of clinical service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with SC Medical Board Directives for CME Requirements.
• Adhere to Center, BHDD and State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion of required residency in psychiatry and two (2) years' experience in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.

Additional Requirements

• This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Have thorough knowledge of techniques/skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons.
• Have thorough knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of general psychiatric medicine.
• Have ability to conduct mental status evaluations and make psychiatric diagnoses.
• Have ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other staff and the general public. This knowledge, skill and ability would be acquired through graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of four (4) years residency in psychiatry and two (2) years of direct care experience.
• Be willing to work a total of 37.5 hours per week; no nights, no on-call, and no weekends
• In addition to providing on-site clinic-based services, must be willing to work up to 12 hours providing telepsychiatry to inmates of a local detention facility.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.