Psychiatrist; BPH- WSH

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
- William S. Hall, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Psychiatrist, you will direct, plan, develop and organize the inpatient clinical, diagnostic and treatment activities of the Children’s & Adolescent Units. Services are provided to a client population of ages 4-18. In addition, you will also perform duties under the supervision of the C&A Psychiatric Chief and Medical Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Division.

• Provide medical leadership to assigned unit. Provide leadership in planning and developing the treatment programs.
• Provide psychiatric care to patients on the Children’s & Adolescent Units.
• Ensure treatment/service/care planning processes are effectively implemented.
• Assist medical staff with problems with the milieu and support staff. Assists support staff with problems with the milieu and medical staff.
• Provide psychiatry coverage for other units as assigned by Medical Director of C&A Services.
• Serve as a member of medical staff and other Inpatient Services committees as assigned.
• Provide competent service to assigned population using appropriate age and cultural competencies.
• Compliance with Corporate Compliance, Harassment-Free Workplace and Time and Attendance policies.
• Maintain annual trainings to include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification MANDT training, Annual South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) training modules and all licensure 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.

• 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.

• Must be eligible to become certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• 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.