Medical University of South Carolina Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) Horry County, SC

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Joining the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a Mental Health Advanced Practice Provider with the Horry County Detention Center offers a unique opportunity to provide impactful, patient-centered care within a secure and underserved population. This hybrid role combines both in-person and telehealth services, allowing you to deliver comprehensive mental health support while maintaining flexibility in your practice. You will collaborate with a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing behavioral health services. MUSC’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and community-focused care makes this an ideal opportunity to build a meaningful and rewarding career while serving a critical need in the Horry County community.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program with current licensure or eligibility for licensure in South Carolina.
• APRNs will be PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health NP)
• Must have a least 6 months of Mental Health APP experience
• Currently licensed (or eligible) in the state of South Carolina as a Physician Assistant by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners or as a Nurse Practitioner with the SC Board of Nursing.
• Requires certification in ACLS
• APRN or PA must maintain licenses, certifications, CNEs/CMEs, etc. as required by applicable policies and state law
• DHEC and DEA license

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care for the patient.
• Will include management of psychotropic medications and all care needs.
• Evaluates and treats on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory, and other diagnostic test results pursuant to the practice agreement or scope of practice guideline
• Initiates referrals to other health care provides, and/or consults with the attending physician or the collaborating physician
• Documents and bills for direct care provided
• Potential to precept students at MUSC enrolled as an advanced practice provider student; and facilitates the learning of other new team members

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plans
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees