Psychiatrist / Forensic – Evaluation Services Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Psychiatrist / Forensic – Evaluation Services

Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number
175745
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Forensics
Opening Date
04/21/2025
Closing Date
4/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UB26

Position Number:

60013424

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Work schedule will be discussed during interview.
Pay Band
Unclassified
Opening Date
04/21/2025
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.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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The minimum salary for this position will be $230,000.00. This position will also be eligible for a $40,000 special assignment pay.
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 Department of Mental Health Forensic Services, Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
As a Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision, conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations and generate written reports on inpatients and outpatients who are involved in the adjudication process or committed to the DMH forensic hospital. Perform court related duties, including testifying as an expert witness. Provide consultation and/or direct psychiatric treatment of individuals in local jails in need of competency restoration services or in support of a diversion treatment plan.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations weekly and generate written reports for inpatient and outpatient forensic services. Evaluations may involve competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, capacity to conform, diagnosis, consultation. forensic discharge/risk assessment. or other forensic issues.
Provide competency restoration treatment for assigned cases in jails or community settings and psychiatric consultation to other providers as assigned.
Provide psychiatric treatment services to assigned priority cases to support forensic diversion plans and safe return to the community from jail.
Perform Designated Examinations as needed for inpatient and outpatient services.
Perform court-related duties as required, including testifying as an expert witness.
Comply with DMH and Forensic Evaluation Service policies and procedures.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. Completion of a four-year (4) residency in psychiatry. Completion of Forensic Fellowship or other Forensic experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Must be licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. In state travel will be required. Court appearances may exceed regular work hours. Work within a jail/prison, secure building, and in an impatient facility required. Must be able to climb a flight of stairs and lift up to 30pounds.
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 include:
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
Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Forensics
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-953-6030
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