Nurse Practitioner - Non-Institutional (Spartanburg)

Salary: $105,000.00 - $115,898.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194776
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 12/3/2026 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

Job Responsibilities
Are 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 (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Under general supervision of the Medical Director & Director, provides psychiatric services to the Adult and The Child, Adolescent, and their Families population. Responsibilities include providing subsequent PMA services on a routine or emergency basis to include psychiatric assessment/evaluation, medication management, medication administration, treatment planning, community liaison. and staff training. Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner.

Responsibilities for the Nurse Practitioner:

• Provide new and subsequent psychiatric/medical services (PMA - APRN) to adults, children, and adolescents Including psychiatric assessment and prescription of medication where indicated. Provides services both on a scheduled and emergency basis.
• Maintain clinical records in a timely manner so that they accurately reflect work performed and adhere to Quality Assurance standards of the BHDD.
• Adhere to all Corporate Compliance, Outcomes Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care Policies and Procedures. Effectively use center procedures to
  have patients seen (same day walk-ins, using call lists, etc.).
• Provide consultation to Center staff in staffing of clients, developing the treatment plans, and working as a team with non-medical staff in carrying out treatment
  plan. Provide consultation to other service providers in the community as needed in patient care.

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

• Have ability to plan and coordinate medical and psychiatric services for a large number of patients.
• This position is an essential position to the Center. If the center is closed due to special circumstances, you may be asked to report to work, if at all possible, for essential operations of the Center.
• 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.
• The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensed or eligible for license to practice in the State of South Carolina. Job requires a thorough knowledge of techniques and skills used in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of the mentally ill. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of psychiatric medicine.

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 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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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.

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

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Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing at the master's level, with clinical experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid nursing license through the SC Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in a psychiatry setting or training in a psychiatric specialty?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been charged with or had a founded case with the SC Department of Social Services (DSS) for Abuse or Neglect?

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