Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent job located in South Carolina

• Available dates FROM 06/29/26 thru 10/27/26
• Position / degree MD/DO
• Contact Amanda Shepherd at(Login for Information)

Part-Time Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Medical Director | South Carolina | Locum Tenens Job

An inpatient behavioral health and substance abuse treatment facility in South Carolina, serving patients ages 11 through 18. This is a part-time Medical Director opportunity for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist ready to step into a meaningful leadership role within a structured, well-supported clinical environment.

The Opportunity
This position carries both clinical and administrative responsibility, offering a physician the chance to shape psychiatric care quality and program development for an adolescent population. The facility operates a collaborative practice model with four PMHNPs on staff, and the Medical Director will provide oversight and supervision to that team alongside direct patient care responsibilities. A PHP/IOP unit is planned for future development, making this an exciting moment to join and influence the program's growth.

Schedule & Commitment
15 to 20 hours per week, with approximately 5 hours per week of administrative duties. Flexible scheduling is available to support work/life balance.

Clinical Responsibilities
--Psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for adolescent inpatients
--Daily inpatient rounding
--Twice weekly treatment team attendance
--Peer to peer reviews and timely admissions support
--Accurate and compliant clinical documentation
--Supervision of four advanced practice providers

Leadership Responsibilities
--Serve as Medical Director overseeing psychiatric clinical care and treatment quality
--Support clinical quality initiatives and behavioral health operations
--Promote continuity of care and patient-centered treatment across the multidisciplinary team

Ideal Candidate
Board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Comfortable in a supervisory role with NPs. Experience in inpatient behavioral health preferred. Physicians who thrive in collegial, team-based environments will find this a strong fit.

The Jackson and Coker Advantage:
--Join a team that prioritizes your peace of mind so you can focus on patient care.
--Elite Coverage: Top-rated malpractice insurance.
--Seamless Logistics: Full-service in-house travel agency and credentialing coordinators.
--Constant Support: 24/7 recruiter availability to handle any issues in real-time.
--Experience the standard of excellence recognized by Forbes and Staffing Industry Analysts.

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