Benefits

We understand that having just graduated from medical school, many of our residents are on a tight budget. The Psychiatry Residency Program at Prisma Health Upstate offers a competitive salary in an environment with a moderate cost of living. In addition, our program offers several other benefits that help to stretch our trainee’s dollars just a little further.

• 20 days of paid leave per academic year
• 12 sick days allowed per contract year
• One half day per 6 months allowed for individual wellness time
• 2 Wellness Retreats per academic year – these incorporate a volunteer experience, team building activities, and mindfulness exercise.

• Free covered parking attached to hospital
• Meals: $300 monthly allowance
• Lab coats when you arrive and free laundry service
• Life Center: Reduced fee for residents, $100 per year
• License Reimbursement: SC License, State and Federal licenses
• Medical Memberships: APA (American Psychiatric Association)
• 24-hour access to resident workroom, medical library with texts, journal and online references including ACP On-Line, Up-To-Date, and Micromedex
• Financial Plans:
  • Tax-deferred annuities available with employer matching contributions
  • Credit union payroll deduction plan and savings and loan programs for employees and immediate family members
• Competitive Insurance Plans:
  • Professional liability insurance provided
  • Health insurance, dental and vision coverage available with no waiting period.
  • Group term life, long-term disability, group accident insurance and worker’s compensation provided by Prisma
  • Supplemental insurance available at a nominal rate