Psychiatrist/Wcmh

Job Responsibilities

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 Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (WCMH) in the following areas (Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties). Telepsychiatry options are available.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

Under limited supervision, provides for the Medical/Psychiatric care of assigned clients at the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Under limited clinical and administrative supervision of the Medical Director for WCMH, will provide psychiatric (emergency, evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment) services to Adults and/or Children at locations of the WCMH as may be assigned by the WCMH Medical Director. The expectations is that the individual is available to provide Psychiatric services to individuals who are clients of WCMH, maintaining an average bill time of at least 60%.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Psychiatrist Certified and Non-Certified:

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina. Completion of full residency (four years) in psychiatry. Board Certification in psychiatry strongly preferred and required for certified classifications.

Sr. Psychiatrist Certified and Non-Certified:

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina. Completion of required residency and two (2) years direct patient care experience. Board Certification in psychiatry strongly preferred and required for certified classifications.

Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Must meet DMH credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of the latest treatment modalities and techniques in General Psychiatry. Must be able to document significant continuing medical educational activities.

Individual must have the ability and skills to work with a wide variety of patients and staff of various backgrounds and ethnicities. Must be comfortable with consulting with outside agencies and representing WCMH and South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) to others at times when needed. Individual must be fully licensed to practice medicine in SC and be able to prescribe controlled substances.

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

Additional Comments

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:

• Up to $200K package including benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children

• 15 days each annual and sick leave per year

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• Practice Insurance

• Possible relocation, bonus and tuition loan repayment

• Offering a flexible work schedule, office and support staff for a package equal to mark standards and more. The malpractice insurance is second to none.

South Carolina boasts excellent wealth with oceans, beaches, and mountains not more than two and one half hours away from almost any location. Good schools, low taxes and low cost of living. South Carolina offers the arts including, the world renowned Spoleto Arts Festival in Charleston, museums, plenty of golfing, sailing, world-class fishing and natural wildlife as well.

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.