Psychiatrist needed in South Carolina ASAP!

Job description

Forensic Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

Location: South Carolina
Setting: Inpatient State Psychiatric Hospital
Priority Need: High / Urgent

Position Overview

An inpatient state forensic psychiatric hospital in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Forensic Psychiatrist (MD/DO only) to care for patients with severe mental illness, including NGRI populations. This is an onsite role requiring prior state hospital or comparable forensic inpatient experience.

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

No call required

Unit Details

40–50 bed forensic unit

~85% average occupancy

Average length of stay: 12–18 months

Inpatient only (outpatient-only backgrounds not accepted)

Clinical Responsibilities

Inpatient psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of forensic patients

Care for individuals found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)

Medication management and treatment planning

Work collaboratively with a strong multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to perform medical work consistent with physician training

Optional administrative duties available

Support & Team

Robust support staff including:

Social workers

Two Psychiatrists

Medical support staff

Highly collaborative environment; flexibility and teamwork are essential

Requirements

MD/DO Psychiatrist only

Prior state hospital or comparable forensic inpatient experience required

Experience treating severe mental illness and forensic populations

Comfortable working onsite in a secure inpatient environment

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• 6 months
• In-Patient
• Forensic Population