Psychiatrist (Aiken)

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 (Aiken) 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801 Responsible for providing psychiatric medical services to the patients of Aiken Barnwell MHC ensuring the delivery of best practices, quality care and treatment. Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist (Aken:• Provide psychiatric medical services (assessment, diagnosis and treatment) to patients and meets patient care hours as outlined on EPMS ensuring the delivery of best practices, quality care and treatment and ensuring that patients are seen according to level of care.

• Assist with judicial and designated exams and PASSAR reviews. May see detainees at Detention Center via telehealth.

• Services are provided with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards. Requirements may include, but are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, reviewing and signing plans of care, psychiatric medical assessments and medication lists.

• Ensure that treatment plans address required components.

• Establish initial diagnosis and medical necessity.

• Assist with quarterly peer audits.

• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training and licensure/certification.

• Maintain all required certifications and licensures.

• Participate in treatment team meetings providing psychiatric consultation to staff.

• Comply with Corporate Compliance policy; all state and federal laws; all agency and center policies and procedures.

• Help ensure area is CARF accredited.

• Participate in assigned center/agency committee and management meetings.

• Network with community partners.

• Perform other duties as needed. May include but is not limited to mentoring/supervising residents.

• Licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy who has completed a residency in psychiatry.

• Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.

• Eligible to be paneled with Medicare, Medicaid.

• Eligible for DEA and Controlled Substance License.

• Board certification in psychiatry.

• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

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

Post hire, employees must:

• Pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Have knowledge of techniques and skills used in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Have excellent time management and written/oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to perform highly complex psychiatric work.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, stakeholders and staff.
• Have the ability to utilize electronic health record.
• Have the knowledge of agency's mission, programs, and organizational structure.
• Have the knowledge of legal and ethical practices.
• Have the ability to plan, make decisions, manage workflow and meet agency outcomes.
• Have good interpersonal skills in working with patients and staff.
• Have a high degree of independence and self-motivation will be expected.
• Be responsible for BHDD and Center policies and procedures and State policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Have a valid driver's license and have dependable and reliable transportation.

Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

May require travel between clinics, community, homes and schools. Services are provided in the clinics, community, homes and schools. 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.