General Psychiatrist (Hilton Head / Coastal Empire)

About the Department

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, 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.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist include:

• 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. Primary responsibilities are clinics as assigned by Psychiatric Service Chief. 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.

Position Duties

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Post hire, employees must: 

• Travel throughout CECMHC’s five (5) county catchment area may be required.
  
• Provide direct patient care in the form of psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis and treatment for adults. 
• Experience delivering psychiatric care in a community setting. 
• Ability to work well with other professionals in the coordinated staffing, evaluation and treatment of clients.
• 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.

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.

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. Click here for additional information.
• 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)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600