Psychiatrist/WCMH All Counties

Psychiatrist/WCMH All Counties

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Horry County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188981

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Waccamaw Center for Mental Health

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UB26

Position Number:

60028678

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Work schedule to be discussed during the interview.

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$200,000.00

Opening Date

05/29/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. You must provide unofficial transcripts for education and licensure.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 lifes 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 Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (WCMH) in the following areas (Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties). Telepsychiatry options are available.

Under limited supervision, provides for the Medical/Psychiatric care of assigned clients at the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health Conway Clinic. The position requires full coverage for adults, adolescents and child patients on emergency and/or back up basis. The expectation is that you will be available to provide psychiatric services to all individuals who are patients of WCMH on a full-time basis (37.5 hrs./week) and maintain an average bill time direct service hour of 840 annualized hours.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist Include:

• Provide clinical consultation and clinical supervision to WCMH staff in interdisciplinary staffings, crise/emergency situations and case follow up.
• Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with Federal, State, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, CARF and HIPAA Requirements.
• Serve as liaison between clinic director and medical director at the Kingstree Clinic providing administrative oversight regarding medically related administrative functions.
• Provide backup coverage for court ordered psychiatric evaluations of patients in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties.
• Testify in probate court on both mental health, substance abuse, involuntary commitment and treatment issues.
• Supply psychiatric emergency, evaluation, diagnostic assessment and treatment to all patients of WCMH.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina. Completion of full residency (four years) in psychiatry. Must meet OMH credentialing requirements.

Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in adult, child and adolescent psychiatry.

• Extensive knowledge of the latest treatment modalities and techniques in General Psychiatry. Must be able to document significant continuing medical educational activities. Individual must have the ability and skills to work with a wide variety of patients and staff of various backgrounds and ethnicities. Must be comfortable with consulting with outside agencies and representing WCMH and South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities/Office of Mental Health to others at times when needed. Individual must be fully licensed to practice medicine in SC and be able to prescribe controlled substances.

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

Additional Comments

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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• 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.

01

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

02

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.

03

For the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities/Office of Mental Health have you ever 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

04

If you answered yes to question 3, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

05

Have you completed a full residency in psychiatry, and do you have at least 2 years in direct patient care?

• Yes
• No

06

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

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to question 5, please provide a statement explaining, including the date(s) of exclusion and/or sanction.

08

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

• Yes
• No

09

Have you received your Board Certification, or are you eligible for Board Certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience with telemedicine and emergency psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you certified in Child Psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience in treating children and adolescents?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience in treating adults with mental illness?

• Yes
• No

14

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

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.