Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The University of South Carolina\'s Student Health Services (SHS) is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their Columbia campus. We offer competitive salaries with great benefits including health, retirement and generous paid time off for its full time staff. At SHS we pride ourselves on our innovative and collaborative work environment. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility with an amazing team of healthcare professionals that offer out-patient health services to our student population. Want to learn more? Visit our website:

In this role you will:

\xc2\xb7 Specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health concerns and/or illnesses

\xc2\xb7 Treat a wide variety of conditions and see patients with conditions requiring medication Patients with more disabling issues may be referred out based on best practices and USC\'s policies and procedures.

\xc2\xb7 Work cooperatively with medical providers, psychologists, counselors, social workers and support staff assisting with provision of direct psychiatric care in a team environment

\xc2\xb7 Gain and maintain credentials and privileges as a condition of employment

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Graduation from a psychiatric nurse practitioner program. Must be licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or eligible to become licensed in South Carolina. Unrestricted license to practice medicine in South Carolina. Unrestricted DEA. At least 1 year providing direct client care to persons receiving treatment for psychiatric disorders. CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in college health or adolescent medicine. Strong clinical assessment skills. Ability to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and families. Ability to use electronic medical records. Ability to make decisions in emergency situations

Additional Comments

Knowledge of human behavior, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests. Ability to critically think and make independent decisions concerning the medical care of patients. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions. Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.

EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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