Psychiatrist (Anderson & Pickens)
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- Location
- Anderson County or Anderson or Pickens County or Easley or Cayce
- Posted
- 6 days ago
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- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) 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 and the Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC 29640.
As a 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.
Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:
- Provide 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 and Pickens County Clinic.
- Collect, organize, and record data and information in each patient's medical records according to quality assurance standards, CARF guidelines, and corporate compliance standards.
- Consult 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. Provide collaborating clinical supervision to assigned nurse practitioners.
- Provide 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.
Position Duties
- 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.
Additional Requirements
- Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a psychiatrist and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by BHDD - Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
- This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift and file.
- This position could be considered essential. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the Center is closed in the event of an emergency.
Minimum Qualifications
- Board certified/Board eligible in general/adult psychiatry strongly preferred.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Other Qualifications
- Have 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, BHDD, CCMH, Quality Assurance, Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.
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 *
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre ParkwayCayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600