Nurse Practitioner - Non-Institutional (Charleston)

Nurse Practitioner

This posting has been extended. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston, SC 29414. Under general supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment to patients of the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Evaluates and treats psychiatric disorders and provides psychiatric nursing/monitoring when needed. Consults with and advises local physicians, community care givers, and relatives in the care and treatment of clients with mental illness.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner:

• Evaluate and treat psychiatric disorder and provide psychiatric nursing/monitoring and medications as needed.
• Consult with and advise local physicians, CDMHC treatment teams, community care givers and relatives to provide comprehensive collaborative care.
• Participate in monthly physician meetings and supervision, quarterly nursing meetings, and other meetings germane to the administration of clinical duties.
• Comply with all applicable BHDD Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CDMHC policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws as well as attends all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations.
• Prepare necessary paperwork related to patient records to comply with current local and state regulations. Complete required MIS data.

Minimum and additional requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience.
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as Nurse Practitioner by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Have advanced experience/knowledge of psychiatric illness/symptoms and psychotropic medications.
• A nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date.
• The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.

Post hire, employees must:

• A master's degree in nursing and certification from the SC Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must have advance experience/knowledge of psychiatric illness/symptoms and psychotropic medications.
• The ability to function in multi-disciplinary team.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.