Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES; Grover Square (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Psychiatry in Seneca, SC is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient team. You will perform new-patient evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and ongoing treatment planning for adults and adolescents.

The PMHNP will participate in Spravato and TMS services, with training and clinical support provided. Expect a 75-patient weekly caseload, M-F 8:30-5:30, in a collaborative practice focused on evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in PMHNP from an accredited program.
• Current national PMHNP board certification or pending certification.
• South Carolina APRN license with prescriptive authority or eligibility.
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions and related behaviors.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor response.
• Provide ongoing medication management and adjust meds as needed.
• Provide psychotherapy within scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses and treatments.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other clinicians for care coordination.
• Document in EMR accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Collaboration

Empathy

Multidisciplinary

Education

MSN/Doctorate PMHNP

APRN license

DEA registration

Tools

Spravato experience

TMS experience

EMR documentation

Job description

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Professional Seneca, SC, US

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location: Carolina Psychiatry - Seneca, South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health
Experience Level: Experienced and Newly Certified PMHNPs Welcome

About Carolina Psychiatry

Carolina Psychiatry, DBA Taral Sharma MD PC, provides compassionate, evidence-based outpatient mental health care for adults and adolescents throughout South Carolina. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals working together to provide individualized care.

Our services include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Spravato® treatment. We treat patients experiencing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and a wide range of other behavioral health conditions.

Position Summary

Carolina Psychiatry is seeking a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our Seneca outpatient practice. The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric services, including new-patient evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and continued treatment planning.

The provider will also support the evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of appropriate patients receiving Spravato® and TMS services. Previous experience with these advanced treatments is welcomed but not required, and qualified candidates may receive training and clinical support.

This opportunity is open to both experienced PMHNPs and newly certified providers seeking to begin their careers within a collaborative outpatient psychiatric practice. The expectation is 75 patients a week, with a schedule M-F 8:30-5:30.

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with a variety of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s symptoms, diagnosis, history, and treatment goals.
• Provide ongoing medication management, including prescribing, monitoring treatment response, evaluating side effects, and adjusting medications as appropriate.
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive therapeutic interventions within the provider’s education, training, and scope of practice.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment alternatives, symptom management, and wellness strategies.
• Evaluate appropriate patients for Spravato® and TMS services in collaboration with the supervising psychiatrist and treatment team.
• Participate in the monitoring and clinical management of patients receiving Spravato® treatment.
• Support TMS treatment planning and evaluate patient progress during treatment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Assess patient progress and update treatment plans when clinically necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow applicable clinical guidelines, prescribing regulations, treatment protocols, and organizational policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current national PMHNP board certification, or scheduled to obtain certification before the start date.
• Current South Carolina APRN license with prescriptive authority, or eligibility to obtain before beginning employment.
• DEA registration and required prescribing credentials, or eligibility to obtain.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered mental healthcare.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in outpatient psychiatry or behavioral healthcare.
• Experience treating adults, adolescents, or both.
• Experience providing medication management and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge of treatment-resistant depression and advanced treatment options.
• Previous Spravato® or TMS experience is beneficial but not required.
• Newly certified PMHNPs with strong clinical preparation and a desire to develop their skills are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality psychiatric care. This individual will be comfortable building long-term relationships with patients, collaborating with other clinicians, and learning innovative treatment approaches for individuals with complex or treatment-resistant mental health conditions.

Why Join Carolina Psychiatry?

Carolina Psychiatry offers the opportunity to join an established, multidisciplinary behavioral health practice focused on accessible and personalized outpatient care. Providers have the opportunity to deliver comprehensive psychiatric services while developing experience with medication management, psychotherapy, Spravato®, and TMS.

Whether you are an experienced provider or a newly certified PMHNP beginning your career, we invite you to explore this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the Seneca community.