POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a strong psychiatric background to join our behavioral health team. Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) is strongly preferred; however, APRNs with substantial psychiatric/mental health clinical experience will be considered.
This is a primarily remote/telehealth position. However, in-person visits at one or more of our South Carolina clinic locations are required for patients on controlled substances. Travel scheduling is coordinated in advance and designed to be efficient for the provider.
Remote-First | Travel -Required
SC License + DEA -Required
PMHNP-BC -Preferred
Contract | Part-Time | Full-Time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment
planning via telehealth and in-person visits
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including Schedule II-V controlled
substances, in accordance with DEA regulations and South Carolina prescribing laws
• Perform required in-person assessments at designated TRTG clinic locations for patients
receiving controlled substance prescriptions
• Monitor patients for medication efficacy, tolerability, and safety; adjust treatment plans as
clinically indicated
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance
with organizational and regulatory standards
• Utilize the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) consistently for all controlled
substance prescribing decisions
• Collaborate with TRTG therapists, case managers, and primary care providers on integrated
care planning
• Participate in care coordination and transition planning for high-acuity or complex patients
• Engage in quality improvement, peer review, and required organizational training
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Active, unrestricted APRN licensure in the state of South Carolina (multi-state or compact
licensure a plus)
• PMHNP-BC board certification strongly preferred; or APRN with significant documented
psychiatric/mental health clinical experience
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled substances
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, or community
behavioral health settings
• Demonstrated experience managing patients on controlled substances including stimulants,
benzodiazepines, and/or buprenorphine
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and electronic health records
• Reliable, private workspace and high-speed internet connection suitable for HIPAA-
compliant telehealth
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to TRTG office locations as required by patient
care needs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• PMHNP-BC board certification
• Experience with PDMP monitoring protocols and controlled substance agreements
• Background in MAT/MOUD (Medication-Assisted Treatment / Medications for Opioid Use
Disorder)
• Familiarity with integrated or collaborative care models
• Experience with insurance billing including Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and commercial
plans
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities
TRAVEL & IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS
The nature of controlled substance prescribing requires periodic in-person contact with patients.
This provider will be expected to travel to one or more TRTG locations across South Carolina to
fulfill this obligation. Specific sites will be assigned based on patient panel distribution.
• Travel frequency and site assignments are determined by patient panel composition
• In-person days are scheduled in advance - no unplanned overnight travel or on-call travel
required
• Multi-patient in-person scheduling at each site is supported to maximize visit efficiency
• Mileage reimbursement and applicable travel expenses covered per TRTG policy
Statewide telehealth services also available. All locations open Monday-Friday 9 AM-8 PM and
Saturday 9 AM-5 PM.
