Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider

Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment at an inpatient behavioral health hospital, working collaboratively with psychiatrists and a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include assessing patients, managing psychotropic medications, coordinating referrals, documenting and billing care, and applying evidence-based practice. Conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and determine the appropriate level of care. Take patient histories and perform physical and mental status examinations. Evaluate and treat patients, including managing psychotropic medications and care needs. Initiate referrals and consult with attending or collaborating physicians as appropriate. Document and bill for direct patient care. Use evidence-based decision-making and participate in quality improvement, compliance, and clinical research activities. Psychiatric assessment Mental health evaluation Psychotropic medication management Patient history taking Physical examination Mental status examination Diagnostic test interpretation Treatment planning Referral coordination Clinical documentation and billing Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program completion South Carolina PA or applicable APRN licensure, or eligibility PMHNP certification for nurse practitioners Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification DHEC license DEA license