Psychiatrist (OD/ON) Civil, C&A, Forensic, & Morris Village

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 (3) three of the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, hospitals in Columbia that are within minutes of each other: G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospitals: 220 Faison Drive Columbia SC 29203- Civil & Hall unit 7901 Farrow road Columbia SC 29203 - Forensic Unit

Morris Village Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Facility: 610 Faison Drive Columbia SC 29203- Morris Village Unit

As the Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision, performs services to the Inpatient Hospital Divisions. Exercises medical responsibility for a hospital(s) psychiatric units & MV Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment facility while on call. Interviews, examines, diagnoses, and treats mental or substance abuse disorders of patient(s) and/or resident(s). Performs professional duties requiring analysis of broad and complex psychiatric and medical issue.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:• Direct medical process of acute and/or patients while on call. Requires knowledge of managing aggressive patients with chronic and persistent mental illness.

• Provide psychiatric and medical care to patients as needed while OD/ON. This care may include but not limited to new patient admissions, provider notes, patient exams. Seclusion and restraint, acute agitation, medication orders, etc.

• Complete paperwork and orders to admissions for Bryan Psychiatric Hospital and Morris Village. Screens admissions and completes doc to doc as indicated or as needed.

• Conducts rounds with staff professionals as needed or indicated; conducts examinations and provides treatment orders in person and/or verbally and/or in person.

• Act as resource consultant to staff members and performs other duties as required. Compliance with all SCDMH training to include annual MANDT, CPR and other training as required. Completes all licensure requirements annually to include CMEs.

• Other duties as assigned

• licensed to practice medicine in SC. State DEA, Federal DEA, and prescriptive authority

Additional Requirements• Must be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. Must be able to work in high security atmosphere with detainees who have a high potential for violence.

• Must be able to complete mandatory training annually.

• May be exposed to blood. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.

• Ability to bend, push and pull patients in wheelchairs.

• The ability to work a mandatory (1) weekend per month.

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina.

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

Post hire, employees must: • Have knowledge of Psychopathology, Psychological testing (intellectual, personality, diagnostic), and Psychotherapy as well as multicultural counseling approaches.

• Be able to relate well to patients with mental illness and behavioral disorders.
• Be proficient in electronic health record systems and have ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Have ability to work collaboratively with members of other professional disciplines.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision on a daily basis.

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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