Psychiatrist (Anderson)

State of South Carolina • Anderson County, SC

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, Anderson County Clinic, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621. As the psychiatrist, under general supervision, you will exercise medical responsibility for a psychiatric section in a comprehensive community mental health center. You will interview, examine, diagnose and treat mental disorders of patients; perform professional duties requiring analysis of broad problems and planning of various interrelated activities within assigned section.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Completion of a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry and a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric program.
• Ability to provide clinical oversight to assigned Nurse Practitioners.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift and file.
• Extensive knowledge of techniques and skills used in examinations, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill patients, extensive knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric medicine.
• Ability to perform highly complex professional psychiatric work as it pertains to patients and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, other professional employees and the general public.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Perform all jobs duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMH, Quality Assurance, Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified/Board eligible in general/adult psychiatry strongly preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and virtual psychiatric services to include psychiatric evaluation and ongoing management of adult as well as child and adolescent patients utilizing the evidence-based treatment modalities and pharmacotherapy as indicated in the Anderson County Clinic.
• Collects, organizes, and records data and information in each patient's medical records according to quality assurance standards, CARF guidelines, and corporate compliance standards.
• Consults with and advises other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and non-medical Mental Health Professionals on plans of care and treatment of patients; directs the overall care of the patient.
• Provides collaborating clinical supervision to assigned nurse practitioners.
• Provides appropriate psychiatric consultation to courts and other agencies consistent with program priorities.
• Shall comply with the agency Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

Benefits

• 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
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior