Coastal Charleston, SC | Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is actively recruiting for a General Psychiatrist to provide services in our ED department.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Motivation and desire to work with an excellent multidisciplinary psychiatric care team
• Training from an accredited Psychiatry Program
• Board Certification / Board Eligibility in Psychiatry

Our opportunity:

• Exceptional collegial environment promoting teamwork
• 8-hour shifts working with a full multidisciplinary team
• Coverage in the Adult Intensive Day Treatment Program
• Attending physician duties with the Psychiatric team embedded in the area of the ED dedicated to behavioral health patients; duties here include: consults, managing boarding patients and residents, and APP supervision  
• Call/Rounds – one weekend per month

About Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at MUSC:

• Busy and productive academic department within the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), emphasizing excellence in teaching, research, and clinical care
• Diverse and talented faculty committed to providing the highest quality of patient care in the treatment of mental illness and addiction 
• Conveniently located in downtown Charleston, SC, on the main MUSC campus 
• Very effective safe psych ED with more than a 50% discharge rate
• MUSC’s Institute of Psychiatry (IOP) was named Hospital of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Health’s South Carolina chapter four out of the last five times one was named
• The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences ranks seventh in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among Departments of Psychiatry, and is home to a number of nationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and programs

Learn more about MUSC’s Department of Psychiatry here: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/psychiatry/about

MUSC Offerings

• Salary commensurate with rank, qualifications, expertise, and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options, including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign Immunity malpractice coverage
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
• EPIC medical record platform

FLSA: Salaried

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs.

We invite you to join the team committed to “Changing What’s Possible” and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country!

For immediate consideration, please send your CV, accompanied by your letter of interest to Paula Hinson, MUSC Provider Recruiter, hinsonp@musc.edu.