Psychiatrist - Spartanburg

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A state mental health department in Spartanburg is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide compassionate care and treatment for individuals with mental health needs. The role includes evaluating patients, prescribing medications, and supervising clinical staff. Candidates must be graduates of an approved medical school, board certified, and have three years of residency experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement benefit choices

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved medical school and complete three years of residency in psychiatry.
• At least two years of experience in a psychiatric program.
• Board certified.

Responsibilities

• Interview, diagnose, and prescribe care and treatment for psychiatric patients.
• Provide consultation and supervision for clinical staff in the medical aspect of treatment.
• Maintain compliance with all laws, Quality Assurance, and Corporate Compliance policies.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Prescription of medication

Psychotherapy

Cultural sensitivity

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Graduation from an approved school of medicine

Completion of three years of residency in psychiatry

Board certification

Job description

Overview

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 (Spartanburg) 250 Dewey Avenue Spartanburg SC 29303.

The Office of Mental Health’s mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist

• As a member of the treatment team, interview, diagnose and prescribe care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Prescribe medication, psychotherapy and provide evaluation of patients and consultation to other medical and non-medical staff; confers with and advises medical doctors, agency representatives, staff members in the care and treatment of the psychiatric patient. Under general supervision, exercise medical responsibility to identified patients and duties with both adult and child populations. Assist with the Center's overall analysis of broad problems and planning interested activities. Provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• See assigned patients, including adults, children and adolescents, provide psychiatric evaluation of patients, prescribe medications where indicated, offer consultation regarding the care and treatment; maintain compliance with federal, state, and local Corporate Compliance laws.
• Assign coordinates student rotations at the Center according to provider availability; prepares required documents (calendars, schedules, and other correspondence) for distribution. Liaison with contracted school(s) for students. Manages the evaluative process of the program. Updates the Medical Director annually and when necessary.
• Comply with all Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, and regulations, and all federal and state laws, as well as training classified as mandatory by federal and state regulations. Engages in additional training to maintain professional development.
• Provides consultation for clinical staff and supervises staff in the medical aspect of treatment when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of three (3) years of residency in psychiatry with at least two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric program.
• Board certified.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post-hire requirements

• Post-hire: successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

EEO and Supplemental

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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits

• 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. Note: details are available in the linked information; no links are included here.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices: SCRS and State ORP; Enrollment in plans is required for all FTE employees.