Nurse Practitioner, Non - Institutional ( Beckman )

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.

• 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.                           

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

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 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 *
  • 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.

Salary : $92,900 - $120,000