Mental Health Professional I - ACT (Berkeley)

State of South Carolina • Berkeley County, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? 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 I - ACT who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. As a Mental Health Professional I - ACT, you will serve on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field that qualifies for licensure as an LPC or LISW.
• Must meet ACT fidelity requirement for Mental Health Professional.
• Must be able to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Position will be a part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
• Requires flexible schedule.
• Services are delivered in the community and patients' homes.
• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
• Have knowledge/skills to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, initiate treatment plans, and deliver an array of therapeutic services.
• Have the ability to function in CMH setting.
• Have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with community.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in the community and patients' homes.
• Attend to daily schedule; Ensure patients are seen as per LOC guidelines; Address patient barriers to services; Engagement completed per procedure; Ensure crises are staffed; Satisfaction Survey scores are positively ranked; Cooperate with community partners, ensures internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a required MHP for the ACT team, providing mental health counseling to a population of seriously and persistently mentally ill patients in the community.
• Meet patient care hours standards.
• Provide mental health services to ACT beneficiaries.
• Develop Personal Safety Plans; Protect confidentiality.
• Record notes will be written collaboratively; Documentation completed according to QI policies; Complete outcome measures per procedures; Services and contacts to patients are documented; Keep billing disallowances to a minimum.
• Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities; Make good faith effort to report violations; Will not intentionally violate laws regulating the provision of health care; Adhere to Code of Conduct.
• Participate in ongoing professional development; Maintain license/certificates; Comply with training requirements; Attend scheduled supervision, treatment team, and other assigned meetings as required; Utilize leave time according to procedure; Follow chain of command.
• Help ensure the patient care area and Center maintains CARF accreditation.

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