Job Description SummaryMUSC Health Behavioral Care - Orangeburg is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in a full-time (1.0 clinical FTE) role supporting outpatient behavioral health services.
This position is primarily clinical in nature, focused on delivering high-quality psychological services, with additional focus on children and adolescents, within a rural and underserved community. While embedded in a teaching environment and collaborating closely with psychiatry faculty and residents, this role does not include primary supervision of psychiatry residents, as resident supervision is provided by designated faculty.
The psychologist will contribute to patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration and, when appropriate, informal educational consultation within the clinical setting.
EntityMUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Cost CenterCC005603 MCP - Orangeburg - GME Behavioral Health Clinic Cook Rd
Pay Rate TypeHourly, Salary
Pay GradeHealth-32
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Work ShiftJob DescriptionMUSC Health Behavioral Care - Orangeburg is seeking a licensed
Clinical Psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in a full-time (1.0 clinical FTE) role supporting outpatient behavioral health services.
This position is primarily clinical in nature, focused on delivering high-quality psychological services, with additional focus on children and adolescents, within a rural and underserved community. While embedded in a teaching environment and collaborating closely with psychiatry faculty and residents, this role does not include primary supervision of psychiatry residents, as resident supervision is provided by designated faculty.
The psychologist will contribute to patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration and, when appropriate, informal educational consultation within the clinical setting.
Required Qualifications:- PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
- Licensed or license-eligible Clinical Psychologist in South Carolina
- Demonstrated competence in psychological assessment and psychotherapy
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children and adolescents
- Training in multiple evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, trauma-focused therapies, DBT, ACT)
- Provide psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations as clinically appropriate
- Interpret assessment results and communicate findings to referring providers
- Offer diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations
- Experience in medical or integrated behavioral health settings
- Experience serving rural, underserved, or diverse populations
- Comfort working in an academic medical environment, even without formal teaching responsibilities
Position Highlights:This position is part of MUSC Health Orangeburg Behavioral Care, which operates within a growing academic psychiatry department and residency program. While the psychologist will work alongside psychiatry residents and faculty, the role remains clinically focused, supporting patient access and service capacity rather than residency supervision.
Benefits & Resources for Providers:- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Employer-funded retirement plans
- Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
- AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
- Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well-being
Additional Job DescriptionLife in Orangeburg, South Carolina:Orangeburg offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern-day convenience, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive. Located just a short drive from Columbia and Charleston, residents enjoy easy access to vibrant city life while benefiting from a relaxed, affordable lifestyle. The community is rich in culture and history, home to institutions like South Carolina State University and Claflin University, which bring energy, diversity, and pride to the area. With beautiful outdoor spaces, a welcoming community, and a lower cost of living, Orangeburg is a place where you can build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life.
