Psychiatrist (Aiken)

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric medical services to patients at Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, ensuring best practices and quality care. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients; providing care according to level of need; and meeting patient-care hours outlined on EPMS. Services may be provided in clinics, community settings, homes, and schools, and may include seeing detention-center detainees by telehealth. The position may require travel between these locations and is considered essential, so the employee may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The Psychiatrist collaborates with patients and staff, documents services according to quality-assurance and other standards, and supports care planning, discharge planning, peer audits, and accreditation. The role also includes professional development, participation in treatment-team and management meetings, community networking, and other assigned duties, potentially including mentoring or supervising residents.

Requirements

Licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy who has completed a psychiatry residency.
Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
Eligible to be paneled with Medicare and Medicaid.
Eligible for a DEA registration and Controlled Substance License.
After hire, pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Knowledge of techniques and skills used to diagnose and treat individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
Excellent time-management and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to perform highly complex psychiatric work and communicate effectively with patients, stakeholders, and staff.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, and organizational structure, and of legal and ethical practices.
Ability to plan, make decisions, manage workflow, and meet agency outcomes.
Good interpersonal skills when working with patients and staff; high independence and self-motivation.
Ability to comply with BHDD and Center policies and procedures and State policies, procedures, and regulations.
Valid driver's license and dependable, reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in psychiatry.
Ability to lift 10 pounds.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric medical services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, and meet patient-care hours outlined on EPMS.
Ensure patients are seen according to level of care and receive best-practice, quality care and treatment.
Assist with judicial and designated exams and PASSAR reviews.
Potentially see detainees at the Detention Center via telehealth.
Provide services with patient input and document them according to Quality Assurance and other required standards.
Complete appropriate discharge planning and timely, thorough collaborative documentation.
Review and sign plans of care, psychiatric medical assessments, and medication lists; ensure treatment plans address required components.
Establish initial diagnoses and medical necessity.
Assist with quarterly peer audits.
Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification; maintain required certifications and licensures.
Participate in treatment-team meetings and provide psychiatric consultation to staff.
Comply with corporate compliance requirements, applicable laws, and agency and center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Participate in assigned center or agency committee and management meetings.
Network with community partners.
Perform other duties as needed, potentially including mentoring or supervising residents.
Travel between clinics and community locations, including homes and schools, as needed.
Respond to call-backs during crises, disasters, or emergencies when required as an essential employee.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.