Psychiatrist (G.W. Bryan Hospital - Civil)

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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision of the GWBPH Medical Director and/or GWBPH Civil Psychiatric Chief, you will be responsible for the development and organization of the psychiatric treatment program for a designated patient population in an acute care psychiatric treatment program. Exercises medical responsibility for a hospital psychiatric lodge; interviews, examines, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders of patient, performs professional duties requiring analysis of broad and complex issues.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:• Execute care and treatment for mentally ill patients with mental illness, conducts daily rounds, completes psychiatric history and mental status examination.

• Complete all necessary paperwork/reports concerning patients' evaluations, progress, staffing, court examinations, discharges and disposition.

• Provide admission back up call as scheduled 8:30 am-5:00 pm.

• Provide coverage for physicians out on leave.

• Attend medical staff meetings bi-monthly, serve on committees as appointed by the Hospital and/or Medical Director's.

• Participate in treatment team, case conferences and any other pertinent meetings pertaining to patient care.

• Will actively participate in treatment team, case conferences and any other pertinent meetings.

• Maintain knowledge of age-specific needs of adult and geriatric populations and utilizes this knowledge to assess/treat patients.

• Adhere to all corporate compliance, outcome evaluations, research and/or continuity of care policies and procedures.

• Complies with HIPPA, Harassment-free workplace policies, time/attendance policies, facility cultural awareness policies.

• Maintain documentation of clinical services with State/Facility Quality Assurance Standards.

• Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) annually as required by Facility and MANDT training.

• Maintain licensure and Continue Medical Education (CME) requirements.

• Ability to complete annual South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) module training as required per facility.

• Completion of residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.

• Must be board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Additional Requirements• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors including but not limited to combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable 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.

• 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, employee must:• Must have extensive knowledge of principles/practices of medicine and recent developments in the field of psychiatric medicine.

• Must be board certified.

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.