Salary: $47,273.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Anderson County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 166174
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Anderson-Oconee-Pickens
Division: Anderson County
Opening Date: 09/05/2024
Closing Date: 12/29/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA08
Position Number:: 60008691
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $47,273.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,054.00
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants must apply on-line at 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.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located in Medical Services of Child & Adolescent Clinic of the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
Will assist Medical Staff in a variety of complex or high skilled paraprofessional nursing tasks to include assistance with Prior Authorization Medication and refilling medications.
Duties include but not limited to the following -
1. Perform duties which include administration and monitoring of medication of patients, calling in prescriptions for patients, recording and monitoring medication usage. Will complete in a timely and organized manner, keeping accurate records through the process.
2. Provide nursing duties to tele-psychiatry physicians. Ensure connection with tele-psychiatry physician is made. Take vitals (blood pressure and height/weight) of each patient seen, brief the physician of any needs of the patient, provide him with the vitals. Follow up with each patient after the Psychiatric Medical Assessment which may include prescriptions, sample medications and follow-up appointments.
3. Assists with Prior Authorization Medication Forms. Uses the electronic medical record to research medications to verify and fill out forms that assist a patient in receiving a medication as required by various payor sources.
4. Documentation of services in clinical record according to Q.A. Standards and agency policy and procedure.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirement: Successful completion of an approved nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from an approved nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.
Agency Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and related experience. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.
Preferred Requirements: Same as Agency Requirements and experience with the following: psychiatric patients, third-party payers and prior authorization of medication and treatment.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments
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.
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for 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 accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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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Please describe any work-related experience you possess with the psychiatric population.
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Please describe any work experience you possess with third-party payer organizations.
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Please describe any work experience you possess with prior authorization of medications and treatment.
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Are you a licensed LPN by the State of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered yes to question above, please list the accrediting entity.
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The annual salary for this position is $47,273. Please indicate your salary requirements (Please be specific and not put "negotiable")
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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.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

• Yes
• No

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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

• Yes
• No

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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. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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How many years of post degree nursing experience do you have in a mental health/social services setting?
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Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

• Yes
• No

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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

• Yes
• No

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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commericals, billboards, emails, ads, etc.,) Please specify

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If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered Other for question above, please indicate from where below:
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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

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Please include a copy of your transcript with your application or email to
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Please include your resume with this application.
Required Question