Nurse Practitioner - Family Psychiatric-Mental Health

Position Summary: Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health disorders. Works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare. Provider functions in accordance with his/her collaborative practice agreement signed by the collaborating physician as required by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act/South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Responsibilities include

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
• In collaboration with the primary care provider, develop individualized treatment plans, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring timely medical record documentation.
• Requests, obtains, and evaluates results of screening tests.
• Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one-on-one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed.
• Confer with collaborating physician when needed for consultation, information, etc.
• Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle.
• Perform duties and support practice transformation as a Patient Centered Medical Home
• Serve as an advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals and health organizations as appropriate.
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LocationThis position will work at several CareSouth Carolina locations. Location assignment will be prioritized by the volume of patients requiring the care. Two days per week will be in Hartsville, SC

HoursMonday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus ***

Position Summary: Under limited supervision by the Chief Medical Officer, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with mental health disorders. Works collaboratively with physicians, therapists, and other health professionals to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare. Provider functions in accordance with his/her collaborative practice agreement signed by the collaborating physician as required by the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act/South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. Responsibilities include

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
• In collaboration with the primary care provider, develop individualized treatment plans, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychotherapy as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation in the EMR for each patient encounter and review patient medical records for accuracy and completeness, ensuring timely medical record documentation.
• Requests, obtains, and evaluates results of screening tests.
• Monitors the treatment regimen in selected populations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all the above. Assessed by medical and clinical preceptors through record audits and one-on-one training and observation, at least once a year, or if needed.
• Confer with collaborating physician when needed for consultation, information, etc.
• Conduct quality assurance review utilizing clinical measures by life cycle.
• Perform duties and support practice transformation as a Patient Centered Medical Home
• Serve as an advocate for the center and serve as liaison to local hospitals and health organizations as appropriate.
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LocationThis position will work at several CareSouth Carolina locations. Location assignment will be prioritized by the volume of patients requiring the care. Two days per week will be in Hartsville, SC

HoursMonday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus ***