Description

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: South Carolina
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

A well-established inpatient behavioral health program in South Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage starting May 2026. This opportunity offers a structured inpatient setting, strong support staff, and manageable patient volume.

Coverage Details

• Schedule: 24-hour coverage (8:00 AM – 8:00 AM)

• Call: Yes | Shared call coverage

• Call Ratio: Approximately 1:4

• Reason for Coverage: Temporary physician shortage (maternity leave)

• Assignment Length: Dates TBD (ongoing need)

Clinical Environment

• Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

• Average 20 patients per day

• Patient Mix: 60% Adult | 40% Geriatric

• One provider on call at a time

• Supported by 1 mid-level (NP)

• Coverage team includes 4 physicians

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric care

• Prescribing medications, including narcotics as clinically indicated

• Pre-admission screening review and documentation (CMS guidelines)

• Weekly care plan documentation

• Discharge summaries and medication reconciliation

• Supervision of NP

Facility & Support

• 24/7 Lab and Anesthesia availability

• EMR: EPIC

• Fully supported hospital environment

• Travel assistance available (flight, lodging, rental car, mileage reimbursement)

• Preference given to candidates within driving distance, if available ✈️🚗

Requirements

• Board Certified in Psychiatry (Required)

• Active South Carolina medical license (Required)

• NPDB self-query (within 30 days – required at submission)

• BLS / ACLS (Preferred)

• Fellowship training (Preferred)

• Comfortable with inpatient and geriatric populations

⏳ Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days

👉 Interested providers are encouraged to apply to receive full assignment details and next steps.