UNIV Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner EISL Counseling & Psychological Services

Job Description Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive assessments formulate and implement treatment plans prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and collaborate closely with CAPS clinicians the Attending Psychiatrist and the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services. This position plays a vital role in supporting student success resilience and overall wellness.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC001121 ESL Counseling & Psychological Services

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

30% - Provide individual psychotherapy using cognitive behavioral and other empirically supported treatment modalities. Address a broad range of mental health concerns including anxiety depression adjustment issues substance use eating disorders OCD bipolar disorder and more. Document all clinical encounters and monitor patient progress.

20% - Direct and lead the Mental Health First Aid Training Program at MUSC. Coordinate scheduling deliver training and collaborate with colleges and student resource areas. Share MUSC and Charleston-area resources and best practices for recognizing and responding to mental health concerns. Evaluate program outcomes and ensure high-quality skills-based training for students faculty and staff.

20% - Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications for identified mental health conditions. Provide thorough patient education regarding indications risks benefits alternatives and expected outcomes. Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans including psychotherapy medication management laboratory testing and referrals as appropriate.

20% - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations including diagnostic assessment medical and mental health history symptom review and functional impact. Identify treatment goals and collaborate with patients to establish effective care plans.

10% - Participate in group supervision case consultation orientation activities and educational presentations. Provide supervision to unlicensed trainees as appropriate. Offer consultation to MUSC deans faculty and program staff regarding student mental health concerns.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. from floor level to height of 36 inches unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects up to 50 lbs. from height of 36 inches to floor level unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 350 lbs. assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects up to 350 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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