UNIV-Advanced Practice Provider- (PMHNP-BC) Residency-College of Nursing

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, 13-month clinical residency position for board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP-BC) in the MUSC College of Nursing Psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Technology Enhanced Residency (PARTNER). Designed for newly graduated PMHNPs, the program develops advanced expertise in integrated primary care behavioral health for children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on rural and underserved communities in South Carolina. The residency starts July 1 and is 40 hours per week, with services delivered in person and through telehealth, including synchronous video and an e-consult system. The program is structured as 80% clinical practice and 20% education and professional administrative activities. Residents build advanced competence and confidence in assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute and chronic mental illnesses using psychopharmacological treatment and psychotherapy, and gain proficiency in psychiatric care within primary care settings. One-on-one clinical mentorship, case reviews, and small-group learning support development in integrated primary care behavioral health. The position includes in-person commitments in the Charleston area at least three days per week; proximity to the area is required. The role reports to the CON Associate Dean for Practice, and the PMHNP is assigned a primary collaborating physician employed by MUSC. The patient population is outpatient, ages 5 through end of life.

Requirements

Earned master's or doctoral degree as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
Eligible for South Carolina APRN licensure with prescriptive authority and DHEC licensure, and for DEA licensure; national PMHNP certification required.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and abilities.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
All certifications and licensures must be current and complete before the start date.
Able to meet the in-person commitment in the Charleston area at least three days per week; proximity to the area is required.
Computer literacy.
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.
Application requires a curriculum vitae or resume, two letters of recommendation from professional experience or graduate program faculty, and a personal statement or essay of no more than one page.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including taking comprehensive histories and performing physical examinations.
Evaluate and treat patients based on history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results, pursuant to the practice agreement or scope-of-practice guidelines.
Document and bill for direct care provided.
Use current research and evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice.
Understand the needs of patients and their families and provide recommendations to primary care providers to support care planning and goal-setting.
Manage an assigned patient caseload, establish protocols with the collaborating physician, and monitor treatment plans and clinical practice.
Engage in collaborative care by providing behavioral health support to patients and primary care providers.
Participate in quality and performance improvement activities and clinical research.
Participate in and support organizational accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities.
Maintain professional practice through active participation in continuing education.
Adhere to MUSC College of Nursing and MUSC Health policies and support MUSC values of respect, inclusivity, equity, and belonging.
Participate in didactic sessions and training on assessment, differential diagnosis, complex behavioral health conditions, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, billing, and documentation, including case presentations, consultation sessions, and grand rounds.
Complete chart documentation and other assigned administrative tasks.