Psychiatrist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - PMHNP - 10K Sign On Bonus

Works collaboratively across disciplines, including physicians, therapists, and other health professionals, to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare. Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the primary care provider, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.

Expanding practice seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in Hartsville, South Carolina!

Join a community health organization providing integrated behavioral healthcare, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and a $10, 000 sign-on bonus.

CONTACT: Katie Patterson 843-574-8234 katie@nowhealthcare.org




Company:

• Community health organization operating multiple locations across South Carolina
• Follows a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of care
• Works collaboratively across disciplines, including physicians, therapists, and other health professionals, to deliver integrated behavioral healthcare

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Great PTO
• $10, 000 sign-on bonus

Job/Practice Description: Psychiatric NP/PA

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8: 00 AM–5: 00 PM
• Works at several locations, prioritized by patient volume — 2 days per week based in Hartsville, SC
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
• Diagnose and manage mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the primary care provider, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications
• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing psychotherapy as appropriate
• Complete timely EMR documentation for each patient encounter
• Request, obtain, and evaluate screening test results
• Monitor treatment regimens in selected populations
• Confer with collaborating physician as needed
• Participate in quality assurance reviews and practice transformation initiatives
• Serve as an advocate and liaison to local hospitals and health organizations
• Functions under a collaborative practice agreement per South Carolina regulations

Requirements:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing, or Master's in Physician Assistant Sciences from an accredited program
• Licensed as an APRN or PA in South Carolina
• National certification (nurse practitioner certifying body, or NCCPA for PAs)
• PMHNP-BC certification preferred (or CAQ in Psychiatry from NCCPA for PAs)
• Minimum 2 years of psychiatric NP/PA experience strongly preferred
• BLS certification required

Location offers:

• Small, friendly town in the Pee Dee region known for its close-knit community feel
• Home to Kalmia Gardens, a 35-acre botanical garden with woods, a pond, and the historic Thomas Hart House
• Scenic Prestwood Lake and Hartsville Community Lake, great for fishing, picnicking, and walking
• Several city parks, including Lawton Park, Burry Park, and a dog park
• Neptune Island Waterpark, a family-friendly attraction for all ages
• Home to Coker University and the South Carolina Governor's School for Science and Mathematics
• Charming, walkable downtown with historic sites and thriving small businesses
• About 30 minutes from Cheraw State Park, offering scenic hiking trails and a lake
• Rich cultural scene with museums, arts programs, and community festivals year-round

For confidential consideration or more information:

Katie Patterson

843.574.8234

katie@nowhealthcare.org