Salary: $105,000.00 - $115,898.00 Annually
Location : Dorchester County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194735
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Berkeley Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA50
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: CLN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $105,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $115,898.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job ResponsibilitiesAre you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a
Nurse Practitioner, Non-Institutional who 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.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Within the scope of practice as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner), will provide psychiatric and medical services under the general supervision of the Medical Director our other designee.
Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner:- Perform the duties of an APRN as part of the Psychiatric Medical Team to patients of BCMHC in a recovery-oriented manner. Provides direct care services including providing comprehensive evaluation. diagnostics, crisis management, medication prescribing and monitoring, taking blood pressures, ordering and interpreting labs, and other duties necessary to carry out relevant services. Meets patient care hours standards. Maintains positive patient and stakeholder customer satisfaction ratings.
- Manage medical record thoroughly and in a timely manner, in accordance with QA/QI standards. Will meet requirements for items such as, but not limited to, collaborative documentation. appropriate level of care service provision, completing plan of care approvals on time, making treatement recommendations, etc. Will perform well on audits and keeps billing disallowances to a minimum.
- Adhere to Center, BHDD, OMH, Federal and State laws and Corporate Compliance policies, procedures. and regulations. Ensures area meets CARF accredidation standards.
- Attend medical team meetings and any other meetings or workgroups assigned.
- Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development/training. Maintains professional license/certifications and practice agreements as appropriate. Complies with training requirements and timelines.
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.
Additional Requirements - Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with clinical experience.
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse and hold official recognition as Nurse Practitioner by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
- Practicing in the extended role with prescriptive authority in the State of South Carolina.
- Have advanced experience/knowledge of psychiatric illness/symptoms and psychotropic medications.
- A nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing must be obtained no later than 30 days of initial hire date.
- The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.
- This position is considered essential and may be called back in the event of weather or similar emergency events.
Preferred Qualifications - Psychiatric mental health specialty preferred (MHAPRN).
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments Post hire, employees must: - Must be licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
- Recognized as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing for SC Certified by a nationally recognized nursing organization which certifies nurses practicing in the extended role.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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.
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Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
- Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
- Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
- Does Not Apply
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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.
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Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level, with clinical experience?
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Do you have a valid nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing?
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Do you have experience in a psychiatry setting or training in a psychiatric specialty?
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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?
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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 indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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