Salary: $115,000.00 - $204,600.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192007
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA55
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: CLN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $115,000.00

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Medical Nurse Practitioner, Institutionalwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
These two (2) positions are located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Nurse Practitioner, Institutional, under the supervision of the Medical Director and Medical Primary Care Chief of Bryan - Civil Inpatient Services, you will provide direct patient care at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital - Civil. Assist in the organization and monitoring of the evaluation and treatment of the patients consistent with the mission of South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (SCDBHDD-OMH). Plan, direct and execute delegated medical care activities for Bryan-Civil patients including the prescription of medications, pursuant to approved written protocols developed in collaboration with a physician preceptor.

Responsibilities for the Medical Nurse Practitioner, Institutional:

• Collaborate with the supervising Medical Physician and attending Psychiatrists to provide medical care to patients at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital-Civil. This includes but is not limited to, the admission history and physical examination, treatment of chronic medical conditions, evaluation of new medical complaints, and coordination of indicated consultations and ancillary evaluations.
• Medically manage an assigned caseload of patients and devise/coordinate monitoring protocols for labs, imaging and medical problems to improve quality of care. Provide education to staff and patients regarding health care issues of the population served throughout concerned groups and in-services presentations.
• Maintain medical records and proper documentation on assigned patients as required by Bryan Psychiatric Hospital and OMH - Division of Inpatient Services policies. Including the history & physical, progress notes, acknowledgement of consultations and test results, documentation of supervisory contact and timely completion of discharge summaries. Attend treatment team meetings, interventional meetings and medical staff meetings routinely. Also serve on committees as appointed by the Facility Director or Medical Directory.
• Comply with all SCBHDD-OMH Division of inpatient and Bryan Psychiatric Hospital policies and procedures. Complete all mandatory training annually to include CPR and MANDT. Maintain Annual SCEIS trainings to include Corporate Compliance, Harassment-Free Workplace, and Time and Attendance policies.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level or doctoral level acceptable to the Board to include clinical experience.
• Nursing license and official recognition by the Board as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role and authorized for prescriptive authority in South Carolina.

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible in regard to work environment and travel.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors, including but not limited to, combative, threatening, acting out and unpredictable violence.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifty (50) lbs., may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.
• Ability to squat, push, kneel, bend, and maneuver to assist patients.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have the ability to diagnose, treat and manage general medical conditions including, but not limited to diabetes. hypertension, back pain, dyslipidemia adrenal disease.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
• 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
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• Yes
• No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Are you a graduate from an accredited college/university, at the master's or doctoral level, recognized by the South Caroline State Board of Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, with clinical experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a nursing license and official recognition by the Board as a Nurse Practitioner practicing in the extended role and authorized for prescriptive authority in South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
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Please check the box below indicating that you understand that this position is a Medical Nurse Practitioner and not a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

• I understand that this is a Medical Nurse Practitioner position.

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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