What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist (Adult) 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, Charleston-Dorchester, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.
To provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to adult patients of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center under general supervision of the Medical Director.
Provides psychiatric medication assessments to consumers of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center while working closely with the treatment team to ensure integrated delivery of services.
Engages in the multidisciplinary treatment planning and assessment of consumers by attending team meetings and agency wide staffing. Prepare and submit accurate weekly productivity reports.
Complete all paperwork.in a timely manner and in accordance with QA current standards and in accordance with the EMR system.
Participate in monthly physicians' meetings and other meetings scheduled in the administration of clinical duties.
State Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of four years residency in psychiatry with two years' experience in psychiatric programs. Psychiatric Board Certified/Eligible. Must be Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
**** If any of the essential duties fall below the "meets" level at any time during the rating period, a work improvement notice may be given. ****
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
