Mental Health Professional I / Adult Clinician / Highway to Hope Program (Charleston)

State of South Carolina • Charleston 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 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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd Charleston, SC 29414. Under limited supervision, the Mental Health Professional, will provide mental health counseling and case management services to adult patients open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, as part of the Highway to Hope program. Services will primarily be provided on the Highway to Hope RV and in the community.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (practicum, internship, or post-graduate).
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, and lift up to 5 pounds.
• Ability to drive an RV and/or state care from location to location.
• Must have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.

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.
• 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.
• Ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions.
• 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 the community.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standards.
• Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.
• Responsible for overall operation of the Highway to Hope program, including collaboration with rural agencies, other providers, etc.
• Ensure timely response to request for services.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy.
• Comply with all BHDD/CDMHC polices and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 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) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP))

What This Job Offers

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