Psychiatrist (G.W. Bryan Hospital - Civil)

Psychiatrist

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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203. As the Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision of the GWBPH Medical Director and/or GWBPH Civil Psychiatric Chief, you will be responsible for the development and organization of the psychiatric treatment program for a designated patient population in an acute care psychiatric treatment program. Exercises medical responsibility for a hospital psychiatric lodge; interviews, examines, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders of patient, performs professional duties requiring analysis of broad and complex issues.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

• Execute care and treatment for mentally ill patients with mental illness, conducts daily rounds, completes psychiatric history and mental status examination.
• Complete all necessary paperwork/reports concerning patients' evaluations, progress, staffing, court examinations, discharges and disposition.
• Provide admission back up call as scheduled 8:30 am-5:00 pm.
• Provide coverage for physicians out on leave.
• Attend medical staff meetings bi-monthly, serve on committees as appointed by the Hospital and/or Medical Director's.
• Participate in treatment team, case conferences and any other pertinent meetings pertaining to patient care.
• Maintain knowledge of age-specific needs of adult and geriatric populations and utilizes this knowledge to assess/treat patients.
• Adhere to all corporate compliance, outcome evaluations, research and/or continuity of care policies and procedures.
• Complies with HIPPA, Harassment-free workplace policies, time/attendance policies, facility cultural awareness policies.
• Maintain documentation of clinical services with State/Facility Quality Assurance Standards.
• Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) annually as required by Facility and MANDT training.
• Maintain licensure and Continue Medical Education (CME) requirements.
• Ability to complete annual South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) module training as required per facility.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• Completion of residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.
• Must be board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors including but not limited to combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable violence.
• Must be able to complete mandatory training annually.
• May be exposed to blood. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.
• Ability to bend, push and pull patients in wheelchairs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments:

• Must have extensive knowledge of principles/practices of medicine and recent developments in the field of psychiatric medicine.
• Must be board certified.
• 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
• 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.

Benefits for State Employees:

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.