Psychiatrist, Chief of Service - South Carolina, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

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.

~ This position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC

Responsible for the oversight of psychiatric and clinical services at ABMHC including the supervision of medical staff, residents, and provision of treatment.

Interfaces with the community as Medical Director.
Assumes medical responsibility for the medical/psychiatric programs of the Center.

Ensures treatment planning meetings occur to provide and document needed medical input into the course of client treatment, and that treatment plans address the strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the client.

Promotes the "Recovery Model' and cultural sensitivity throughout the Center's programs and services.
Provides psychiatric/medical services to clients.
Documents services in accordance with DMH Quality Assurance, Medicaid, and Compliance standards.
Monitors and follows-up on Risk Management issues and client complaints related to medical services.
Updates policies annually and as needed.
Adheres to Compliance standards, CARF standards, and policies, procedures, and standards of ABMHC and DMH.
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion of full residency (4 years) in psychiatry and three (3) years experience in psychiatric programs, two of which must have been in
community mental health services. Board certification in psychiatry required. Computer knowledge and skills.
"Employee Drug Testing Policy."
Responsible for ABMHC/SCDMH policies and procedures.
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.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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.

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
~13 paid holidays
~ State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking.
Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders.
Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.

Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).

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