Nurse Practitioner - Non-Institutional; Charleston

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*** 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 caregivers, and relatives in the care and treatment of clients with mental illness.

• Evaluate and treat psychiatric disorders and provide psychiatric nursing/monitoring and medications as needed.
• Consult with and advise local physicians, CDMHC treatment teams, community caregivers 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 attend 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.

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

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

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  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 (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

* 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.