Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) 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 located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.Under general supervision of the Medical Director & Director, provides psychiatric services to the Adult and The Child, Adolescent, and their Families population. Responsibilities include providing subsequent PMA services on a routine or emergency basis to include psychiatric assessment/evaluation, medication management, medication administration, treatment planning, community liaison. and staff training. Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner.
Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner:
- Provide new and subsequent psychiatric/medical services (PMA - APRN) to adults, children, and adolescents Including psychiatric assessment and prescription of medication where indicated. Provides services both on a scheduled and emergency basis.
- Maintain clinical records in a timely manner so that they accurately reflect work performed and adhere to Quality Assurance standards of the BHDD.
- Adhere to all Corporate Compliance, Outcomes Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care Policies and Procedures. Effectively use center procedures to
have patients seen (same day walk-ins, using call lists, etc.). - Provide consultation to Center staff in staffing of clients, developing the treatment plans, and working as a team with non-medical staff in carrying out treatment
plan. Provide consultation to other service providers in the community as needed in patient care.
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.
- Have ability to plan and coordinate medical and psychiatric services for a large number of patients.
- This position is an essential position to the Center. If the center is closed due to special circumstances, you may be asked to report to work, if at all possible, for essential operations of the Center.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as Nurse Practitioner by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Practicing in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the State of South Carolina.
- Have advanced experience/knowledge of psychiatric illness/symptoms and psychotropic medications.
- The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:
- Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
- Licensed or eligible for license to practice in the State of South Carolina. Job requires a thorough knowledge of techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the mentally ill. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric medicine.
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 here 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 (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.
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