Psychiatrist (Hilton Head / Coastal Empire)

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Beaufort County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 183080

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 8 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : UB26

Position Number : : 60023754

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : To be discussed during interview.

Pay Grade : Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min. : $200,000.00

Opening Date : 12 / 08 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

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 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 151 Dillon Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Under general supervision of the Psychiatric Service Chief, you will exercise medical responsibility for area offices of Coastal Empire CMHC; interview, examine, diagnose, and treat a broad range of mental and emotional disorders in concert with a team approach with other mental health professionals by team staffing, case consultation, and medical record review. Participate in area planning and problem-solving related to concerns of the Center regarding psychiatric coverage.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist include :

• Provide direct patient care in the form of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication evaluation to patients served by Coastal Empire CMHC, in its clinics and in community facilities as appropriate. Primary responsibilities are clinics as assigned by Psychiatric Service Chief. Serve on call (phone back up) in rotation with other psychiatrists as required.
• Participate in Center psychiatric staff and medical staff conferences. Review plans for care and treatment of clients. Help improve type / quality of medical records as directed.
• Provide designated examinations in and consultations to the Probate Court and community agencies in Beaufort County.
• Prepare case histories, progress reports and other necessary reports deemed appropriate for documentation of services delivered according to Quality Assurance standards. Assist with in-service teaching or community teaching as requested; attend departmental meetings as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees 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 licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion of required residency in psychiatry and have two(2) years of direct patient care experience?

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Do you have board certification in psychiatry?

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

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