Clinical Psychologist in Aiken, South Carolina at Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc

Position Summary

The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric services and clinical leadership for the Behavioral Health Department at Medical Associates Plus (MAP), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and integrated behavioral health care. The Psychiatrist supervises behavioral health staff, supports strategic planning, ensures regulatory compliance, drives quality improvement, and fosters integration with primary care services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Diagnose and treat patients within the scope of licensure.
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consultation services.
• Promote the principles of health care integration and the Patient-Centered Medical Home.
• Improve patient access through evidence-based models and streamlined scheduling and triage protocols.
• Monitor behavioral health operations, patient flow, referrals, and service implementation.
• Monitor behavioral health operations, patient flow, referrals, and service implementation.
• Collaborate with the CMO and leadership to develop and implement behavioral health strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Conduct annual assessments of community behavioral health needs and recommend program development.
• Monitor monthly productivity and financial performance; initiate improvement plans as needed.
• Collaborate with the Quality Improvement Director to analyze clinical and operational data.
• Lead initiatives to enhance outcomes, technology adoption, and patient experience.
• Define competency standards and conduct performance evaluations for behavioral health staff.
• Lead regular behavioral health team meetings to address policy updates, care quality, and team development.
• Participate in organizational meetings and administrative functions as directed by the CMO.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Doctor of Psychiatry (PsyD/PhD).
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in the State of South Carolina.
• Active South Carolina License
• Board certification
• Open to obtaining GA license as well.

Experience

• Minimum five (2) years’ experience in community health or public mental health preferred.
• At least three (2) years in a clinical leadership role preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent sitting, intermittent walking, and use of office and clinical equipment.
• Visual and auditory acuity required (with or without assistive devices).
• Office-based clinical environment with occasional interruptions and high patient interaction.
• Occasional travel between MAP sites may be required.

Work Environment

• Office-based clinical environment within a healthcare setting
• Work is primarily performed indoors with extended periods of computer use.
• Frequent interaction with patients, providers, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person.

Disclaimer:

The above is intended to describe the job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.

Medical Associates Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.