Psychiatrist (G.W. Bryan Hospital- WSHPI)

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- William S. Hall, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Psychiatrist, you will direct, plan, develop and organize the inpatient clinical, diagnostic and treatment activities of the Children’s & Adolescent Units. Services are provided to a client population of ages 4-18. In addition, you will also perform duties under the supervision of the C&A Psychiatric Chief and Medical Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:• Provide medical leadership to assigned unit. Provide leadership in planning and developing the treatment programs.

• Provide psychiatric care to patients on the Children’s & Adolescent Units.

• Ensure treatment/service/care planning processes are effectively implemented.

• Assist medical staff with problems with the milieu and support staff. Assists support staff with problems with the milieu and medical staff.

• Provide psychiatry coverage for other units as assigned by Medical Director of C&A Services.

• Serve as a member of medical staff and other Inpatient Services committees as assigned.

• Provide competent service to assigned population using appropriate age and cultural competencies.

• Compliance with Corporate Compliance, Harassment-Free Workplace and Time and Attendance policies.

• Maintain annual trainings to include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification MANDT training, Annual South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) training modules and all licensure requirements.

• 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 be eligible to become certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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.