Psychiatrist (OD/ON) Civil, C&A, Forensic, & Morris Village

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: 195202
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 1/25/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB26
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Mon-Fri 5p-830a, Saturday, Sat and Sun are 24 hour shifts, 830 am - 830 amHolidays are 24 shifts, 830 am to 830 am

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 (3) three of the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, hospitals in Columbia that are within minutes of each other:
G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospitals:
220 Faison Drive Columbia SC 29203- Civil & Hall unit
7901 Farrow road Columbia SC 29203 - Forensic Unit
Morris Village Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Facility:
610 Faison Drive Columbia SC 29203- Morris Village Unit

As the Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision, performs services to the Inpatient Hospital Divisions. Exercises medical responsibility for a hospital(s) psychiatric units & MV Alcohol & Substance Abuse Treatment facility while on call. Interviews, examines, diagnoses, and treats mental or substance abuse disorders of patient(s) and/or resident(s). Performs professional duties requiring analysis of broad and complex psychiatric and medical issue.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

• Direct medical process of acute and/or patients while on call. Requires knowledge of managing aggressive patients with chronic and persistent mental illness.
• Provide psychiatric and medical care to patients as needed while OD/ON. This care may include but not limited to new patient admissions, provider notes, patient exams. Seclusion and restraint, acute agitation, medication orders, etc.
• Complete paperwork and orders to admissions for Bryan Psychiatric Hospital and Morris Village. Screens admissions and completes doc to doc as indicated or as needed.
• Conducts rounds with staff professionals as needed or indicated; conducts examinations and provides treatment orders in person and/or verbally and/or in person.
• Act as resource consultant to staff members and performs other duties as required. Compliance with all SCDMH training to include annual MANDT, CPR and other training as required. Completes all licensure requirements annually to include CMEs.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• licensed to practice medicine in SC. State DEA, Federal DEA, and prescriptive authority

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. Must be able to work in high security atmosphere with detainees who have a high potential for violence.
• Must be able to complete mandatory training annually.
• May be exposed to blood. Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds, may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.
• Ability to bend, push and pull patients in wheelchairs.
• The ability to work a mandatory (1) weekend per month.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of Psychopathology, Psychological testing (intellectual, personality, diagnostic), and Psychotherapy as well as multicultural counseling approaches.
• Be able to relate well to patients with mental illness and behavioral disorders.
• Be proficient in electronic health record systems and have ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Have ability to work collaboratively with members of other professional disciplines.
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision on a daily basis.

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.

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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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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

• Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
• Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
• Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
• Does Not Apply

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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

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Are you Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina and completed residency in psychiatry and a minimum of two (2) years in psychiatric program that included direct patient care?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to fulfill the mandatory requirement of working one (1) weekend per month?

• Yes
• No

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This positions require all applicants to be on campus(es) from 8:30a-12:30p on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays to complete admissions, validate medical orders and make patient rounds. Are you able to fulfill this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific
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