Psychiatrist - Outpatient with Limited Inpatient Coverage - Charleston, SC

Commonwealth Medical Services

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North Charleston, South Carolina, US on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Psychiatrist – Outpatient with Limited Inpatient Coverage

Location: Charleston, SC
Schedule: Primarily Outpatient, with minimum 1 weekend/month of Inpatient Coverage
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our Charleston-based behavioral health team. This role primarily focuses on outpatient psychiatric care, with the flexibility and balance of limited inpatient coverage (minimum one weekend per month). The ideal candidate is passionate about improving patient outcomes, values collaborative teamwork, and is comfortable working in both structured and autonomous environments.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for outpatient clients.
  • Participate in a shared call schedule, providing inpatient coverage one weekend per month.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, nurse practitioners, and case managers.
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR system.
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
  • Active or eligible South Carolina medical license.
  • Experience in outpatient and/or inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
  • Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Apply to hear more!
About this role

Summary

Provide outpatient psychiatric care with limited inpatient coverage, collaborate with team, maintain documentation.

Job title

Psychiatrist - Outpatient with Limited Inpatient Coverage

Experience level

board certified or eligible

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

North Charleston, SC, with remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

medical licensepsychiatrymedication management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

psychiatrymental healthinpatientoutpatient
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

North Charleston, SC, USA

On-site City