Psychiatrist (Spartanburg)

Job description

Psychiatrist Position at the Office of 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 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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

As a member of the treatment team, you will interview, 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 and advises medical factors, 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 populations. Assist with the Centers overall analysis of board 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. Maintains 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 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.

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.

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 *

* 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.

Worksite address

spartanburg, SC, 29302, US

Who can apply

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