Salary: $200,000.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192075
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB26
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $200,000.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work and 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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

As a member of the treatment team, you will interview, diagnose and prescribe care and treatment of the psychiatric patients. Prescribe medication, psychotherapy and provide evaluation of patients and consultation to other medical and non- medical staff, confer with and advises medical factors, agency representatives, staff members in the care and treatment of the psychiatric patient. Under general supervision, you will exercise medical responsibility to identified patients and duties with both adult and populations. Assist with the Centers overall analysis of board problems and planning interrelated activities. Provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

• See assigned patients, including adults, children and adolescents, provides psychiatric evaluation of patients, prescribe medication where indicated, offer consultation regarding the care and treatment of patients. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local Corporate Compliance laws.
• Assign and coordinate student rotations at the Center according to provider availability. Prepare required documents (calendars, schedules, and other correspondence) for distribution. Serve as liaison with contracted school(s) for students. Manage the evaluate process of the program.
• Compile with all application Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, regulations, and all federal and state laws, as well as attend training classified as mandatory by federal and state regulations. Engage in additional training to maintain professional development.
• Provide consultation for clinical staff and supervise staff in the medical aspect of treatment when needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of three (3) years of residency in psychiatry with at least two (2) years of experience in psychiatric program.
• Board certified in psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Perform all jobs duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMH, Quality Assurance, Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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 put your current status with that board or body and your current statues with that body.
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Have you graduated from an approved school of medicine and completed three (3) years of residency in psychiatry with at least two (2) years of experience in psychiatric program.

• Yes
• No

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Are you board certified in psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently have Federal and State DEA?

• Yes
• No

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