Chief of Psych. Services CMHS - York, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : York County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 154045

Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Catawba

Opening Date: 08/17/2023

Closing Date: 1/31/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: UB26

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Unclassified

Opening Date: 08/17/2023

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Although regular hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30-5:00, some flexibility may be required to meet program needs.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

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 Department of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), Catawba Family Center, 448 Lakeshore Parkway, NorthLake II, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Under limited supervision of the Executive Director, you will coordinate all Medical Services ensuring adequate coverage and quality of care; work together with clinical and administrative staff at the Center and Departmental level to assure that clinical services are of the highest quality and are available according to appropriate priority of need; provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment services for clients.

Responsibilities for the Chief of Psych. Services CMHS / Medical Director includes but are not limited to:

• Evaluates need for, plans and provides psychiatric treatment for outpatient and emergency services during normal work week.
• Consults and collaborates with staff in formal, as well as, informal clinical settings. Assists Clinical Services Directors in assuring that clinical staff receive appropriate clinical supervision.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of all physicians, thereby assuring the Executive Director of the quality of professional services provided, and that physicians are functioning within the scope of the medical staff by-laws; manage Physician Peer Review Process; all EPMS will be completed in an accurate, objective, timely & constructive manner.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion required residency in psych. & 3yrs exp. in psychiatric programs 2 years of which must have been in Community MH Services. Board Certification in psychiatry required.
Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments

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. 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.

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

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Are you licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed a full residency (4yrs) in Psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

04

For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on your or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

05

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

07

Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

08

How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

09

If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

10

If you answered "Other" for question 8, please indicate from where below:

11

Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

12

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is recognized as a licensed hospital system, thus, may require employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to an approved exemption.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement

Required Question