Prisma Health·Greenville, South Carolina
Diagnoses psychiatric conditions and provides a range of therapies, including individual, group, and family counseling. Manages patient treatment plans, prescribes medications under supervision, and educates families on mental illness prevention.
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Provides care to a specific patient population within the guidelines of written protocols. Follows established nursing standards, procedures, and practices.
Accountabilities
Diagnoses patient conditions and their causes. Interviews patients about symptoms and complaints, and determines if a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis. 20%
Screens patients for physical illness and analyzes explanations for psychiatric illness, such as developmental issues, family dysfunction, genetics, neurological trauma or social or cultural problems. Assesses risk factors for mental illness and broader wellness evaluations. 20%
Provides a range of therapies to patients. Conducts individual, group or family counseling sessions. Writes prescriptions for psychotropic medications under the supervision of psychiatrists and when state regulations allow. - 15%
For patients on medications, monitors the use and documents treatment results. For patients experiencing a mental crisis, may intervene with therapy or medication. Responsible for case management. - 15%
Evaluates patient progress and reports results to the treatment team. Works with other medical professionals to evaluate or change treatment plans. - 10%
Educates staff and patients’ families about mental illness, treatment and prevention. - 10%
Participates in operational assessments in search of revenue enhancement, expense reductions, consolidation efficiencies and billing opportunities. - 5%
Participates in professional activities. Also, may conduct research, evaluate outcomes or provide peer review for scholarly publications. - 5%
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, director or executive.
Master's Degree - Nursing; Nurse Practitioner; Degree Emphasis or Program Certificate equivalent. Also must have post-graduate education and/or certification in Psychiatry.
Required Certifications, Registries, Licenses
10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner
Prescriptive Authority South Carolina Nursing License: South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license
In lieu of the experience and/or educational requirements indicated above a combination of education, training, and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: 10 years of Psychiatry Staff Nursing experience will be considered an equivalent substitution for post graduate education and/or certifications in Psychiatry and 1 year as a Nurse Practitioner
Basic Computer Skills: Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Other: Patient Equip( Vitals, Suction, Defib)
Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification(s).
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 2122 Psychiatry PB
Department: 21221000 Psychiatry PB-Practice Operations
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Market context
Behavioral health employers in South Carolina often look for licensed clinicians with graduate training and leadership experience, especially for roles that include supervision or program oversight. These positions can be competitive because a valid LISW or LPC, a master’s degree, and documented administrative experience narrow the candidate pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of supervisory work before applying.