Mental Health Professional / Adult Clinician (Charleston)

State of South Carolina • Dorchester County, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, Dorchester Clinic 106 Springview Lane, Summerville SC 29485. Under general supervision, you will provide mental health counseling and case management services to adult patients open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Services to be provided in the clinics and community settings.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, and lift up to 5 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by BHDD.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric settings.
• Working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidence-based clinical innervations.
• Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation.
• Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position.
• Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and community.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standard.
• Retain overall responsibility for meeting Quality Assurance standards.
• Ensure timely response to request for services.
• Comply with all BHDD/CDMHC, policies and protocols, applicable QI, Corporate Compliance and CARF policies and procedures and Federal and State rules and regulations and attends all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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