Part-time Psychiatrist (MD)
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Job Description
Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team at Richland Prison in Columbia, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Supervises and manages the daily operations of the prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population; serves on committees as appropriate and conduct staff in-service training.
Assesses patient’s mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis direct the formulation of treatment plans; monitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment plans as indicated.
- Communicates medical orders to the nursing staff.
- Participates in case disposition and follow-up planning; provides medical case supervision and consultation.
- Maintains records and provides documentation associated with services delivered
- Certifies a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate.
- Provides evaluations as required by the courts.
Qualifications
Licensed in the state as an M.D. or D.O. with specialty training in psychiatry
Board certified or board eligible
One Year of Clinical Experience
If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!
At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care.
Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes.
Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.
Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 64% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $310k (middle half $310k–$310k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in South Carolina | 23 active | 1,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 64% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment489 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +12.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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