MUSC Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP NP/PA) – Clinical Psychologist

Job description

MUSC Health Behavioral Care – Orangeburg is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to join the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in a full-time (1.0 clinical FTE) role supporting outpatient behavioral health services.

About MUSC Health – Orangeburg Medical Center:

MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center is a 286-bed, full-service community hospital and a vital part of MUSC Health, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to Orangeburg and the surrounding region. Serving as a primary access point for both inpatient and outpatient services, the medical center provides a comprehensive range of care including emergency medicine, surgical services, and specialty care, all backed by the innovation and clinical expertise of an academic health system. With a strong commitment to improving community health outcomes, the hospital blends advanced medical capabilities with a personalized, community-focused approach, ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care close to home.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited program
• Licensed or license-eligible Clinical Psychologist in South Carolina
• Demonstrated competence in psychological assessment and psychotherapy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and adolescents
• Training in multiple evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT, trauma-focused therapies, DBT, ACT)
• Provide psychological testing and diagnostic evaluations as clinically appropriate
• Interpret assessment results and communicate findings to referring providers
• Offer diagnostic clarification and treatment recommendations
• Experience in medical or integrated behavioral health settings
• Experience serving rural, underserved, or diverse populations
• Comfort working in an academic medical environment, even without formal teaching responsibilities

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plans
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and provider well-being

Life in Orangeburg, South Carolina:

Orangeburg offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern-day convenience, making it an ideal place to live, work, and thrive. Located just a short drive from Columbia and Charleston, residents enjoy easy access to vibrant city life while benefiting from a relaxed, affordable lifestyle. The community is rich in culture and history, home to institutions like South Carolina State University and Claflin University, which bring energy, diversity, and pride to the area. With beautiful outdoor spaces, a welcoming community, and a lower cost of living, Orangeburg is a place where you can build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life.

About MUSC:

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health, serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Providers who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in providers’ success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term provider careers.

• Operates within a growing academic psychiatry department and residency program
• Psychologist work alongside psychiatry residents and faculty
• Clinically focused; supporting patient access and service capacity