Licensed Mental Health Professional

Mental Illness Recovery Center • Columbia, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a nonprofit organization that assists homeless individuals, both adults and youth, with clinical needs and permanent housing, and is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join its Outpatient Team. Under general supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, provides mental health screening, treatment planning, individual and group counseling interventions for adults experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, and/or emotional problems in MIRCI's Outpatient Clinic.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Counseling, Social Work, or Mental Health.
• South Carolina Licensure of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• 2 years of experience in a clinical counseling program.
• Must have a valid SC driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be certifiable in defensive driving and Standard CPR/1st-Aid.
• Experience working with at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of community supports, including supportive services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Training in trauma-informed care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT-informed, trauma-focused)
• Conducts assessments and develops individualized treatment plans
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Maintains an active caseload and monitors client progress
• Completes assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in a timely manner
• Documents services in Epic Systems
• Maintains accurate and organized clinical records
• Collaborate with internal team members and external providers
• Participates in Treatment Team meetings
• Connects clients with appropriate resources and supports
• Attends required meetings and trainings
• Manages scheduling and follow-up with clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation per year
• 3 weeks of accrued sick time per year
• 13 paid federal holidays
• Bereavement pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401K matching up to 6%
• EAP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level