Psychiatrist / Emergency Services PART-TIME (Columbia Area)

Salary : $112,500.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Part-Time

Job Number : 182565

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Columbia Area Mental Health Center

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply online.

Residency Requirement : Yes

Class Code : : UB26

Position Number : : 60026893

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Working 3 days a week / 22.50 hours per week

Pay Grade : Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min. : $112,500.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $131,997.00

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Residency Requirement (specifics) : : Completion of a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry and a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric program. Board certified / Board eligible in general / adult psychiatry.

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

Job Responsibilities

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 PART-TIME Psychiatrist for Emergency Serviceswho 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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Emergency Services, CAMHC #287.

As the Psychiatrist, working 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 recommends disposition as appropriate.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist :

• 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must :

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.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :

State Retirement Plan

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.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

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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.

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Are you a graduate of an accredit college / university school of medicine and licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina?

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Do you currently have Federal and State DEA?

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Have you completed the required four-year (4) residency in psychiatry with a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric program?

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Have you completed your board certification or eligible for certification in general / adult psychiatry?

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and / or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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

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