Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163535
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Catawba
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
Closing Date: 12/31/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UB26
Position Number:: 60022631
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 04/03/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Although regular hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30-5:00, some flexibility may be required to meet program needs.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
South Carolina Department of Mental Health Agency
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.
Catawba Community Mental Health Center serves York, Chester and Lancaster Counties of South Carolina.
Under the limited supervision of the Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC) Medical Director, provides psychiatric services to CCMHC patients. Performs professional duties requiring analysis of a broad spectrum of medically related problems. Plans various interrelated medical activities within the facility; responsible for medically related administrative functions in the clinic.
Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:

• Evaluates the need for, plans and provides psychiatric treatment for outpatient and emergency services for the patients of the Catawba Community Mental Health Center during a normal work week (37.5 hours).
• Consults and collaborates with staff (case managers and therapists) in formal (SPD, treatment teams), as well as, informal settings. Assists Medical Director and Executive Director in assuring that clinical staff receive appropriate clinical supervision. Assists with staff training and acts as a community liaison with the local medical community. Meets with appropriate clinical supervisor(s) to review clinical and administrative needs of the clinic.
• Provides supervision and guidance to Nurse Practitioner as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC. and completion of full residency (4years) in psychiatry.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Licensed to practice medicine in SC, and completion of full residency (4years) in psychiatry.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Please attach an updated resume.
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.
Catawba CMHC is also an approved site of the National Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to employees of NHSC - approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
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.
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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Employee must maintain a valid driver's license.
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 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 ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed a full residency (4 yrs) in Psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

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Are you Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry?

• Yes
• No

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For the Department of Mental Health, 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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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question 10, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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For credentialing purposes, please attach an updated resume to this application.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding that the requested resume does not take the place of the application. State applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for employment.

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