Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Providing psychotherapy and medical evaluation and management to a range of clients experiencing behavioral, mental and substance abuse disorders under the supervision of consulting psychiatrist(s). The position also provides evaluation, treatment planning services for clients in both in-patient and outpatient settings.

• Conducts therapy, medication assessments and crisis response to new and existing clients.
• Develops individual treatment plans based upon assessment data and provides therapeutic interventions as necessary including the provision of on-going medication management services.
• Provides consultation and health education to staff, caregivers and clients as it is relative to the treatment and medication needs of patients.
• Maintains documentation of services including treatment plans, progress notes, treatment plans and other required information in compliance with agency and third party compliance standards.
• Receives medical supervision from psychiatrist(s) consistent with the South Carolina Advance Nurse Practice Act in the provision of nurse practitioner services.
• Completes other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Education/Qualifications:

Professional licensure in South Carolina as a Psychiatric/Mental Health or Family Nurse practitioner with a minimum of two years' experience working with persons who have mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities and or substance abuse disorders or a combination of licensure, education and experience demonstrating ability to effectively perform essential job functions.

Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the etiology of mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders and their treatment by a variety of appropriate therapeutic interventions including psychopharmacology; nursing practice and medical evaluation, physical diseases and their treatment; community resources and networking techniques; and of psychiatric and medical emergency stabilization.

Preferred Qualifications include:

Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric Nursing emphasis or FNP with mental health experience.