Registered Nurse - Non-Institutional ACT Program

Salary : $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Orangeburg County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172728

Agency : Department of Mental Health-MHC Orangeburg

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA18

Position Number : : 60011071

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $56,210.00

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model . This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

This position is located at the Orangeburg Area Department of Mental Health, 2319 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118.

Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center / OAMHC is an approved site of the National

Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

Who We Are

Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center / OAMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.

Provides direct services to ACT patients to include but not limited to assessing the health, social, psychiatric and medical needs of the Center patients; administering scheduled intramuscular medications to patients as order by prescribe er; monitoring patients regularly for beneficial effects, and other medication related issues; and developing strategies to maximize taking medications as prescribed.

Engages in health promotion, prevention and education activities.

Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs Medical / psychiatric appointments.

Completes medical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures services are documented in accordance with SCDMH / QA requirements.

Participates in clinical supervision and daily treatment team meetings.

Complies with Corporate Compliance, Policy and Risk Management Plan. Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations. Pursues professional, development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licenses.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

DMH Requirement : Graduation form an accredited school of nursing.

Agency Requirement : A bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years' experience, or 3-year diploma and 2 years' experience, or an associate degree in nursing and 2 years as a registered nurse 1 years of which must have been in a community health program. 1 year experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness and working knowledge of psychiatric medications. Licensed as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques. Knowledge of clinical practices and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of legal principals and practices. Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices. Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling services. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws or regulations pertaining to a social service program. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives. Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment interventions.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and / or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

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Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and / or Medicare Program?

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How serious do you take being on time and being present for work as scheduled?

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Do you have experience with electronic health / medical records?

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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

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Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

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Do you have at least one year RN experience in a community mental health program

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Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing?

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Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?

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Please indicate your understanding to the following statement by checking Yes below : If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc.

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Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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