On-Site Psychiatrist

Governmentjobs.com • Remote (SC, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 2m ago

South Carolina Department of Mental Health Agency

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.

Catawba Community Mental Health Center serves York, Chester and Lancaster Counties of South Carolina.

Under the limited supervision of the Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC) Medical Director, provides psychiatric services to CCMHC patients. Performs professional duties requiring analysis of a broad spectrum of medically related problems. Plans various interrelated medical activities within the facility; responsible for medically related administrative functions in the clinic.

Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:

Evaluates the need for, plans and provides psychiatric treatment for outpatient and emergency services for the patients of the Catawba Community Mental Health Center during a normal work week (37.5 hours).
Consults and collaborates with staff (case managers and therapists) in formal (SPD, treatment teams), as well as informal settings. Assists Medical Director and Executive Director in assuring that clinical staff receive appropriate clinical supervision. Assists with staff training and acts as a community liaison with the local medical community. Meets with appropriate clinical supervisor(s) to review clinical and administrative needs of the clinic.
Provides supervision and guidance to Nurse Practitioner as needed.

State Minimum Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC and completion of full residency (4 years) in psychiatry.

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC and completion of full residency (4 years) in psychiatry.

Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Please attach an updated resume.
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.

Catawba CMHC is also an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

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.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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