Job ID: 263366

Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

University of South Carolina

  • Oct. 2, 2025
 
 
  • Open until filled
  • Available immediately
  •  
 
  • Director/Manager
    Prof of Practice/Clinical Prof
  • Nursing - Psychiatric
 
 

Lead and Inspire as Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program!

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing (CON) seeks an experienced clinician and educator to lead our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program. This on-site, full-time role includes teaching responsibilities, oversight of daily program operations, and guiding students from admission through program completion.

Position Highlights

  • Leadership & Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders and faculty to enhance program quality and outcomes.
  • Clinical Practice: Opportunities to maintain clinical practice to enrich your own and students’ experiences.
  • Research & Scholarship: Engage in impactful scholarship to advance psychiatric mental health care.

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for PMHNP education, modern teaching experience, including simulation, and a commitment to student growth and professional development.

Apply Today! https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/178848

If you’re ready to make a difference in nursing education and inspire the next generation of PMHNPs, we invite you to apply! Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with experience and scholarship achievements.

Required Education and Experience

  • Holds an earned doctorate in nursing.
  • National Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (preferred) or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (across the lifespan).
  • Clinical Experience: Minimum of two years practicing as a PMHNP or Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist.
  • Teaching & Mentorship: Minimum of two years of experience mentoring and teaching NP students.
  • Licensure & Prescriptive Authority: Eligible for active unencumbered nursing licensure with prescriptive authority in South Carolina.
  • BLS Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) documentation is required
  • Communication & Innovation: Exceptional skills in communication, program development, and team leadership are expected.

  • USC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 


 
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Contact Information

 
  • Jessica McCormick
    College of Nursing
    University of South Carolina
    1601 Greene Street
    Columbia, SC 29070
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  • 803-777-0326
  • J.McCormick@sc.edu


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