With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. 
 

• This position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.

Job Purpose:
Responsible for the oversight of psychiatric and clinical services at ABMHC including the supervision of medical staff, residents, and provision of treatment. Interfaces with the community as Medical Director.
Job Functions:

• Assumes medical responsibility for the medical/psychiatric programs of the Center.
• Supervises Center physicians and advanced practice nurses concerning treatment and diagnosis of a wide range of psychiatric and emotional disorders.
• Ensures treatment planning meetings occur to provide and document needed medical input into the course of client treatment, and that treatment plans address the strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the client. 
• Promotes the "Recovery Model' and cultural sensitivity throughout the Center's programs and services. 
• Provides psychiatric/medical services to clients. 
• Documents services in accordance with DMH Quality Assurance, Medicaid, and Compliance standards.
• Serves as a member of Management Team; participates in other Center wide committees and DMH committees, as designated. 
• Monitors and follows-up on Risk Management issues and client complaints related to medical services.
• Conducts quarterly peer audits and implements corrective action plans as appropriate.
• Updates policies annually and as needed.
• Adheres to Compliance standards, CARF standards, and policies, procedures, and standards of ABMHC and DMH. 
• Performs other duties as needed.

State Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. Completion of full residency (4 years) in psychiatry and three (3) years experience in psychiatric programs, two of which must have been in
community mental health services. Board certification in psychiatry required.Agency Preferences:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills. 
• Excellent time management and written/oral communications skills. 
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• Will comply with SCDMH Directive No. 899-10 "Employee Drug Testing Policy."
• A high degree of independence and self-motivation is expected. 
• Responsible for ABMHC/SCDMH policies and procedures.
• Position is essential and may be called back due to disasters/crises.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
 
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
 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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!!

• Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. 
• Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. 
• Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. 
• Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.
• Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).