Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Berkeley County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 193295
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Berkeley Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB26
Position Number:: 60020481
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $200,000.00
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, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

As the Psychiatrist, under general supervision, you will provide complex psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment services to patients. You will also provide psychiatric medical practice consultation to medical colleagues in the Center.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnostic and treatment services to individuals served in all BCMHC levels of care/programs.
Perform medical record management in accordance with BHDD QA/QI standards.
Perform evaluations and make treatment recommendation to inmates at Hill-Finklea Detention Center.
Provide medical practice consultation to Center treatment team members.
Perform duties as Psychiatrist in support of clinical service delivery.
Maintain compliance with SC Medical Board Directives for CME Requirements.
Adhere to Center, BHDD and State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures and regulations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion of required residency in psychiatry and two (2) years' experience in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.

Additional Requirements

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Board certification in psychiatry strongly preferred.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must:

Have thorough knowledge of techniques/skills used in examination, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons.
Have thorough knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of general psychiatric medicine.
Have ability to conduct mental status evaluations and make psychiatric diagnoses.
Have ability to establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships with patients, other staff and the general public. This knowledge, skill and ability would be acquired through graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of four (4) years residency in psychiatry and two (2) years of direct care experience.
Be willing to work a total of 37.5 hours per week; no nights, no on-call, and no weekends
In addition to providing on-site clinic-based services, must be willing to work up to 12 hours providing telepsychiatry to inmates of a local detention facility.

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:

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click 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
Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan
- State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
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)?

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.

Did you graduate with a doctorate in psychiatry from an accredited college/university and licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina and completed a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry and a minimum of two (2) years in a psychiatric program that included direct patient care?

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?

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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Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Programs?

Upon request, are you able to provide proof of your South Carolina Licensure as Medical Provider, South Carolina Controlled Substance Licensure, and Federal DEA Licensure?

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