What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Psych. Services CMHS / Medical Director (CN501) position at State of South Carolina?
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), Catawba Family Center, 448 Lakeshore Parkway, NorthLake II, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Under limited supervision of the Executive Director, you will coordinate all Medical Services ensuring adequate coverage and quality of care; work together with clinical and administrative staff at the Center and Departmental level to assure that clinical services are of the highest quality and are available according to appropriate priority of need; provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment services for clients.
Responsibilities for the Chief of Psych. Services CMHS / Medical Director includes but are not limited to:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion required residency in psych. & 3yrs exp. in psychiatric programs 2 years of which must have been in Community MH Services. Board Certification in psychiatry required.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Please attach an updated resume.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), Catawba Family Center, 448 Lakeshore Parkway, NorthLake II, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Under limited supervision of the Executive Director, you will coordinate all Medical Services ensuring adequate coverage and quality of care; work together with clinical and administrative staff at the Center and Departmental level to assure that clinical services are of the highest quality and are available according to appropriate priority of need; provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment services for clients.
Responsibilities for the Chief of Psych. Services CMHS / Medical Director includes but are not limited to:
- Evaluates need for, plans and provides psychiatric treatment for outpatient and emergency services during normal work week.
- Consults and collaborates with staff in formal, as well as, informal clinical settings. Assists Clinical Services Directors in assuring that clinical staff receive appropriate clinical supervision.
- Supervises and evaluates the work of all physicians, thereby assuring the Executive Director of the quality of professional services provided, and that physicians are functioning within the scope of the medical staff by-laws; manage Physician Peer Review Process; all EPMS will be completed in an accurate, objective, timely & constructive manner.
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion required residency in psych. & 3yrs exp. in psychiatric programs 2 years of which must have been in Community MH Services. Board Certification in psychiatry required.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Please attach an updated resume.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
