General Psychiatrist (Hilton Head / Coastal Empire)
About The Position
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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 151 Dillon Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. In this position, under general supervision of the Psychiatric Service Chief, you will exercise medical responsibility for area offices of Coastal Empire CMHC; interview, examine, diagnose, and treat a broad range of mental and emotional disorders in concert with a team approach with other mental health professionals by team staffing, case consultation, and medical record review. Participate in area planning and problem-solving related to concerns of the Center regarding psychiatric coverage.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice medicine in SC.
- Completion of required residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in psychiatry is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- Experience delivering psychiatric care in a community setting.
- Ability to work well with other professionals in the coordinated staffing, evaluation and treatment of clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the form of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication evaluation to patients served by Coastal Empire CMHC, in its clinics and in community facilities as appropriate.
- Serve on call (phone back up) in rotation with other psychiatrists as required.
- Participate in Center psychiatric staff and medical staff conferences.
- Review plans for care and treatment of clients.
- Help improve type/quality of medical records as directed.
- Provide designated examinations in and consultations to the Probate Court and community agencies in Beaufort County.
- Prepare case histories, progress reports and other necessary reports deemed appropriate for documentation of services delivered according to Quality Assurance standards.
- Assist with in-service teaching or community teaching as requested; attend departmental meetings as directed.
- Provide direct patient care in the form of psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment for adults.
- Provide on call service to the center as backup to chief of psychiatric services.
- Assist in covering for other prescribers on team when on leave.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
