Psychiatrist (Berkeley)

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, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. As the Psychiatrist, under general supervision, you will provide complex psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment services to patients. You will also provide psychiatric medical practice consultation to medical colleagues in the Center.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

• Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic and treatment services to individuals served in all BCMHC levels of care/programs.
• Perform medical record management in accordance with BHDD QA/QI standards.
• Perform evaluations and make treatment recommendation to inmates at Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
• Provide medical practice consultation to Center treatment team members.
• Perform duties as Psychiatrist in support of clinical service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with SC Medical Board Directives for CME Requirements.
• Adhere to Center, BHDD and State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

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.