Psychiatrist (G.W. Bryan Hospital - Civil)

Psychiatrist (G.W. Bryan Hospital - Civil)

Salary

$236,936.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

194222

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UB26

Position Number:

60024782

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$236,936.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

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 the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Psychiatrist, working under limited supervision of the GWBPH Medical Director and/or GWBPH Civil Psychiatric Chief, you will be responsible for the development and organization of the psychiatric treatment program for a designated patient population in an acute care psychiatric treatment program. Exercises medical responsibility for a hospital psychiatric lodge; interviews, examines, diagnoses, and treats mental disorders of patient, performs professional duties requiring analysis of broad and complex issues.

Responsibilities for the Psychiatrist:

• Execute care and treatment for mentally ill patients with mental illness, conducts daily rounds, completes psychiatric history and mental status examination.
• Complete all necessary paperwork/reports concerning patients evaluations, progress, staffing, court examinations, discharges and disposition.
• Provide admission back up call as scheduled 8:30 am-5:00 pm.
• Provide coverage for physicians out on leave.
• Attend medical staff meetings bi-monthly, serve on committees as appointed by the Hospital and/or Medical Directors.
• Participate in treatment team, case conferences and any other pertinent meetings pertaining to patient care.
• Will actively participate in treatment team, case conferences and any other pertinent meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of age-specific needs of adult and geriatric populations and utilizes this knowledge to assess/treat patients.
• Adhere to all corporate compliance, outcome evaluations, research and/or continuity of care policies and procedures.
• Complies with HIPPA, Harassment-free workplace policies, time/attendance policies, facility cultural awareness policies.
• Maintain documentation of clinical services with State/Facility Quality Assurance Standards.
• Ability to complete Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) annually as required by Facility and MANDT training.
• Maintain licensure and Continue Medical Education (CME) requirements.
• Ability to complete annual South Carolina Enterprise Information System (SCEIS) module training as required per facility.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Completion of residency in psychiatry and two (2) years direct patient care experience.
• Must be board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors including but not limited to combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable 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.

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, employee must:

• Must have extensive knowledge of principles/practices of medicine and recent developments in the field of psychiatric medicine.
• Must be board certified.

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.

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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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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific

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.