State of South Carolina
Psychiatrist / Emergency Services PART-TIME (Columbia Area)
State of South Carolina, Cayce, South Carolina, United States, 29033
Overview
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Emergency Services, CAMHC #287.
The Office of Mental Health'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.
Responsibilities
As the Psychiatrist, under general supervision, provide psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred by the Richland County Probate Court to determine if the patient has a mental illness requiring Judicial Commitment to either inpatient or outpatient level of care. Review records provided by the Probate Court in preparation for such examinations. Prepare reports, including completion of required court forms to submit to the Court on examined individuals. Provide expert testimony to the Probate Court as scheduled on evaluated persons. From time to time, provide emergency evaluations of patients in Columbia Area Emergency Services clinic and recommend disposition as appropriate.
Provide designated examination of patients referred by Probate Court for evaluation of possible Judicial Commitment, review records provided and prepare reports to submit to the Court for review.
Provide testimony to Probate Court on patients evaluated in the course of designated examinations.
Provide psychiatric services to include psychiatric evaluation and emergency management of adult patients utilizing the latest evidenced-based treatment modalities and pharmacotherapy options as indicated.
Attend Medical Staff meetings as scheduled.
Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements.
Qualifications
Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. Completion of a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.
Board certified/Board eligible in general/adult psychiatry
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employee must:
Have familiarity with Judicial commitment forms.
Be comfortable providing expert testimony to the Court.
Have general computer skills and ability to produce typed reports.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Benefits 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. Click here 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.
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The Office of Mental Health'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.
Responsibilities
As the Psychiatrist, under general supervision, provide psychiatric evaluations for individuals referred by the Richland County Probate Court to determine if the patient has a mental illness requiring Judicial Commitment to either inpatient or outpatient level of care. Review records provided by the Probate Court in preparation for such examinations. Prepare reports, including completion of required court forms to submit to the Court on examined individuals. Provide expert testimony to the Probate Court as scheduled on evaluated persons. From time to time, provide emergency evaluations of patients in Columbia Area Emergency Services clinic and recommend disposition as appropriate.
Provide designated examination of patients referred by Probate Court for evaluation of possible Judicial Commitment, review records provided and prepare reports to submit to the Court for review.
Provide testimony to Probate Court on patients evaluated in the course of designated examinations.
Provide psychiatric services to include psychiatric evaluation and emergency management of adult patients utilizing the latest evidenced-based treatment modalities and pharmacotherapy options as indicated.
Attend Medical Staff meetings as scheduled.
Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements.
Qualifications
Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. Completion of a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.
Board certified/Board eligible in general/adult psychiatry
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employee must:
Have familiarity with Judicial commitment forms.
Be comfortable providing expert testimony to the Court.
Have general computer skills and ability to produce typed reports.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Benefits 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. Click here 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.
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