Job Description

Posting number: 190600

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center

Job classification: Mental Health Professional I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mental Health

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 Psychiatristwho 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 (OMH), Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

As a member of the treatment team, interviews, diagnose and prescribe care and treatment of the psychiatric patients. Prescribe medication, psychotherapy and provide evaluation of patients and consultation to other medical and non-medical staff, confer with advise medical doctors, agency representatives, staff members in the care and treatment of the psychiatric patient. Under general supervision, you will exercise medical responsibility to identified patients and duties with both adult and child populations. Assist with the Center's overall analysis of broad problems and planning interrelated activities. Provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist

• See assigned patients, including adults, children and adolescents, provides psychiatric evaluation of patients, prescribe medication where indicated, offer consultation regarding the care and treatment of patients. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local Corporate Compliance laws.
• Assign and coordinate student rotations at the Center according to provider availability. Prepare required documents (calendars, schedules, and other correspondence) for distribution. Serve as a liaison with contracted school(s) for students. Manage the evaluate process of the program.
• Compile with all application Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, regulations, and all federal and state laws, as well as attend training classified as mandatory by federal and state regulations. Engage in additional training to maintain professional development.
• Provide consultation for clinical staff and supervise staff in the medical aspect of treatment when needed.

Examples of duties

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of three (3) years of residency in psychiatry with at least two (2) years of experience in psychiatric program.
• Board certified in psychiatry.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade o 75.
  
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Perform all jobs duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMH, Quality Assurance, Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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.