Nurse Practitioner, Non - Institutional ( Beckman )

State of South Carolina • Laurens County, SC

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The role involves providing psychiatric and medical treatment for patients, including interviews, examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. The nurse practitioner will analyze a broad spectrum of problems and plan activities for quality patient care. Additionally, they will provide consultations to clinical staff, assist with staff training, and act as a community liaison. The position requires onsite and telehealth service provision throughout the Beckman catchment area as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level