S419 - Registered Nurse - ACT - Sptbg

Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and the Long -Acting injection (LAI) team providing evidence-based services in intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model, and in the clinic as assigned.  This is a single 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 been well supported in the lower level of care options.  Serves as the RN case manager for patients in Medication Management Only (MMO) status.

• Provides direct services to, but not limited to, ACT patients, LAI patients, assessing the health, social, psychiatric and medical needs of Center patients.
• Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and ensures services are documented in accordance with SCDMH/QA requirements.
• Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities.
• Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their need (medical/psychiatric appointments.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and 2 years’ experience; or a three-year diploma and 2 years of experience; or an associate degree in nursing and 2 years' experience as a registered nurse, of which 1 must have been in a community mental health programGraduation from an accredited school of nursing. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and 2 years’ experience; or a three-year diploma and 2 years of experience; or an associate degree in nursing and 2 years' experience as a registered nurse, of which 1 must have been in a community mental health program

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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got the position.

 

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 per year

*15 days Sick Leave per year

*13 Paid Holidays

*State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs

Salary : $56,210 - $104,000