Pharmacist at South County Mental Health Center – Delray Beach, Florida

Pharmacist
COME GROW WITH US!
South County Mental Health Center, Inc. private non-profit behavioral healthcare provider serving south Palm Beach County from our headquarters in Delray Beach, Florida. Since 1974, we’ve been dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate behavioral health care to individuals and families of all ages and incomes.

At SCMHC, we take a community-centered approach to care, offering a wide range of services — from crisis screening and mobile response to outpatient therapy, psychiatric support, and tailored programs for children, adults, and families. Our team works together to support client well-being and independence while advocating for services in the least restrictive environment.

Whether on-site or in the community, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve — and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us in that mission.

PURPOSE
South County Mental Health Center is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to ensure the safe, timely, and effective delivery of prescribed medications to our clients. This role plays a critical part in supporting clinical care through medication management, education, and collaboration with medical and clinical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret, dispense, and verify prescriptions from licensed physicians and ARNPs in a timely and accurate manner
• Educate clients and families on medication usage, side effects, interactions, and therapeutic outcomes
• Coordinate pharmacy operations with internal and external providers
• Order pharmaceutical supplies and maintain an up-to-date formulary
• Monitor and manage controlled substances in compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Provide medication education to prescribers and clinical staff, including updates on trends, recalls, and contraindications
• Consult with inpatient and residential programs regarding medication availability and procedures
• Conduct medication use studies and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Chair the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
• Supervise pharmacy clerical staff and ensure client-friendly service delivery
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:

• Active Florida Pharmacist License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience
• Experience in retail and/or hospital pharmacy
• Extensive knowledge of psychopharmacology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret handwritten and electronic prescriber orders

Preferred:

• Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, or integrated healthcare settings
• Familiarity with medication management across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• • Experience in retail & hospital pharmacy
  • Extensive knowledge of psycho-pharmaceutic drugs
  • Excellent verbal and written skills. Ability to interpret prescriber written orders
  • Basic computer and documentation skills

PAY AND HOURS
This is a full-time Monday-Friday position, exempt from overtime, with eligibility for the full benefits package.

WHY WORK HERE
We believe taking care of our team is essential to the care we provide. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off; health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability coverage; and additional voluntary benefits. We also offer a 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.

Apply now.

Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.