Psychiatrist (Aiken)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194717
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB26
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Psychiatrist (Aiken) 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801

Responsible for providing psychiatric medical services to the patients of Aiken Barnwell MHC ensuring the delivery of best practices, quality care and treatment.
Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist (Aken:

• Provide psychiatric medical services (assessment, diagnosis and treatment) to patients and meets patient care hours as outlined on EPMS ensuring the delivery of
  best practices, quality care and treatment and ensuring that patients are seen according to level of care.
• Assist with judicial and designated exams and PASSAR reviews. May see detainees at Detention Center via telehealth.
• Services are provided with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards. Requirements may include, but
  are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, reviewing and signing plans of care,
  psychiatric medical assessments and medication lists.
• Ensure that treatment plans address required components.
• Establish initial diagnosis and medical necessity.
• Assist with quarterly peer audits.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training and licensure/certification.
• Maintain all required certifications and licensures.
• Participate in treatment team meetings providing psychiatric consultation to staff.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance policy; all state and federal laws; all agency and center policies and procedures.
• Help ensure area is CARF accredited.
• Participate in assigned center/agency committee and management meetings.
• Network with community partners.
• Perform other duties as needed. May include but is not limited to mentoring/supervising residents.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy who has completed a residency in psychiatry.
• Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Eligible to be paneled with Medicare, Medicaid.
• Eligible for DEA and Controlled Substance License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in psychiatry.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Have knowledge of techniques and skills used in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Have excellent time management and written/oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to perform highly complex psychiatric work.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, stakeholders and staff.
• Have the ability to utilize electronic health record.
• Have the knowledge of agency's mission, programs, and organizational structure.
• Have the knowledge of legal and ethical practices.
• Have the ability to plan, make decisions, manage workflow and meet agency outcomes.
• Have good interpersonal skills in working with patients and staff.
• Have a high degree of independence and self-motivation will be expected.
• Be responsible for BHDD and Center policies and procedures and State policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Have a valid driver's license and have dependable and reliable transportation.

Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

May require travel between clinics, community, homes and schools. Services are provided in the clinics, community, homes and schools.

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)?

• Yes
• No

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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. *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.

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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?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a controlled substance license in SC?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a DEA license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you enrolled as Medicaid and Medicare provider in SC?

• Yes
• No

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Are you board certified in psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

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