Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Trusted Results Therapy Group; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Trusted Results Therapy Group (TRTG) seeks an experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with a strong psychiatric background for our behavioral health team in South Carolina. PMHNP-BC preferred; substantial psychiatric experience considered.

This is a remote-first role with required in-person visits for controlled substances at SC clinics. Travel to TRTG locations is anticipated; telehealth and clinic days are scheduled to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted APRN licensure in South Carolina.
• PMHNP-BC board certification strongly preferred; or APRN with psychiatric/mental health experience.
• Current DEA registration to prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances.
• Minimum 2 years psychiatric clinical experience in relevant settings.
• Experience managing patients on controlled substances including stimulants, benzos, MOUD.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms and EHRs.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to TRTG sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via telehealth and in-person visits.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic meds per DEA and SC laws.
• Perform in-person assessments at TRTG clinics for controlled substances.
• Monitor medication efficacy, tolerability, and safety; adjust plans.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation per standards.
• Utilize PDMP for all controlled substance prescribing decisions.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and PCPs on care planning.
• Engage in quality improvement, peer review, and training.

Skills

Psychiatric clinical experience

Telehealth proficiency

Electronic health records

Private workspace and HIPAA compliance

Driver's license

Travel willingness

DEA regulations knowledge

Education

SC APRN license (unrestricted)

PMHNP-BC board certification preferred

DEA registration for controlled substances

Experience with Medicaid/Medicare billing

Tools

Telehealth platform

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Join the Trusted Results Therapy Group Team

At Trusted Results Therapy Group (TRTG), we believe great care starts with great people. We are a growing, clinician-led behavioral health organization committed to making high-quality mental health services accessible to individuals and families across South Carolina.

What makes TRTG different is our people and our purpose. We have built a collaborative, supportive environment where team members are encouraged to grow professionally, bring new ideas forward, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

As a CARF-accredited organization, we are committed to high standards of care while continuing to expand the services and resources available to our clients. Our team includes professionals across therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, rehabilitative behavioral health services, school-based services, nursing, administration, operations, and leadership — all working together toward one mission: helping people achieve trusted results.

Why Join TRTG?

When you join TRTG, you become part of an organization that values:

• Meaningful work that directly impacts individuals, families, and communities


• A collaborative, team-centered culture


• Professional growth, training, and leadership development


• Opportunities to grow as the organization continues to expand


• Innovation and new ideas from every level of the organization


• A commitment to accessibility and reducing barriers to mental healthcare


• High standards for quality, ethics, and client care


• A workplace built around our core values of Trust, Results, Accessibility, and Community

We are looking for people who want more than just a job. We want team members who care about the work, care about the people around them, and want to be part of an organization making a lasting difference in mental healthcare across South Carolina.

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.