Description

Advertised Job Summary

The University of South Carolina's Student Health Services ( SHS ) is looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their Columbia campus. We offer competitive salaries with great benefits including health, retirement and generous paid time off for its full time staff. At SHS we pride ourselves on our innovative and collaborative work environment. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility with an amazing team of healthcare professionals that offer out-patient health services to our student population. Want to learn more? Visit our website: USC Student Health Services

In this role you will:

· Specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health concerns and/or illnesses

· Treat a wide variety of conditions and see patients with conditions requiring medication Patients with more disabling issues may be referred out based on best practices and USC's policies and procedures.

· Work cooperatively with medical providers, psychologists, counselors, social workers and support staff assisting with provision of direct psychiatric care in a team environment

· Gain and maintain credentials and privileges as a condition of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in college health or adolescent medicine. Strong clinical assessment skills. Ability to prioritize work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and families. Ability to use electronic medical records. Ability to make decisions in emergency situations.