Nurse Practitioner, Non - Institutional ( Beckman )

Salary: $92,900.00 - $120,000.00 Annually
Location : Laurens County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188923
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Beckman Center for Mental Health Services
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA50
Position Number:: 60009960
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: CLN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $92,900.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $120,000.00
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
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, non-institutional 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 with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, Laurens Mental Health Clinic, 442 Professional Park Road, Clinton SC, 29325, with onsite and telehealth service provision throughout Beckman's catchment area, as needed.
As the nurse practitioner, non-institutional , under limited supervision, you will provide psychiatric and medical treatment for patients to include interviews, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. Completion of professional duties will require your analysis of a broad spectrum of problems and the planning of various, interrelated activities for quality patient care. In addition, you will provide consultations to other clinical staff members, assist with staff training, and act as a community liaison.


Responsibilities for the nurse Practitioner, non-institutional :

• Provide emergency and routine psychiatric / medical assessments and treatment, including differential diagnosis, psychotherapy, medication management, and other services as needed/indicated to adults and children, efficiently and consistently, within standards set by the medical staff.
• Meet with treatment team regularly to provide input/guidance/supervision of treatment planning. Review and sign treatment plans.
• Provide administrative input for assigned clinic/program, overseeing treatment programs to ensure provision of quality care and reports in a timely manner.
• Adhere with Compliance Standards, Maintains CPR, First Aide, and BEST certifications.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• Must qualify for credentialing & privileging as a Nurse Practitioner in accordance with Quality Assurance standards & w/ concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.
• Must have a valid / current SCDL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Understand that position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Act in accordance to provide onsite and/or telehealth services to patients, as needed.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and BEST certifications.
• Obtain and maintain Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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. Click for additional information.
• 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
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• Yes
• No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Are you a graduate of an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience? If so, please ascertain that clinical experience is included on your application and resume.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
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Please indicate your salary requirements. Please be specific; do not put "negotiable" or "open."
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