Psychiatrist - Spartanburg

Job Responsibilities

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 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 (Spartanburg) 250 Dewey Avenue Spartanburg SC 29303.

• See assigned patients, including adults, children and adolescents, provides psychiatric evaluation of patients, prescribes medication where indicates, offers consultation regarding the care and treatment of patients. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local Corporate Compliance laws.
• Assign coordinates student rotations at the Center according to provider availability. Prepares required documents (calendars, schedules, and other correspondence) for distribution. Liaison with contracted school(s) for students. Manages the evaluative process of the program. Updates the Medical Director annually and when necessary.
• Compile with all application Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, and regulations, and all federal and state laws, as well as training classified as mandatory by federal and state regulations. Engages in additional training to maintain professional development.
• Provides consultation for clinical staff and supervises staff in the medical aspect of treatment when needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of three (3) years of residency in psychiatrist with at least two (2) years of experience in a psychiatric program.
• Board certified

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Perform all jobs duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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.