Mental Health Professional I Adult Outpatient (Georgetown)

State of South Carolina•Cayce, SC

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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 Adult Outpatient 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, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 525 Lafayette Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position. As the Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision from the clinic supervisor, provides therapeutic services as a specialist for adults in Georgetown County for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Provide intakes, counseling and case management dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors. Provides crisis diversion services and consultation to individual and or agencies, hospitals and WCMH outpatient department. Provide services to all patients of WCMH Georgetown Clinic.

Requirements

A master's degree in guidance, social sciences or counseling is required.
Be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate coursework including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and Medical Ethics.
Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience proving direct patient care. This experience maybe documented as a practicum, internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least (2) flights of stairs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, or another language, are a plus.
Licensure preferred - Licensed Professional Counselor through SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

Responsibilities

Provide counseling and case management to individuals and families with a focus on the chronically mentally ill by utilizing individual, group and family counseling and other approved center services.
Maintain an average bill time of direct services of 810 annualized hours.
Development treatment plans in coordination with patients, family and treatment team.
Assist treatment scheduling and meetings.
Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.
Support patients in gaining appropriate services.
Consult with locale agencies, organizations and human service providers.
On call services as directed by clinic director are to be provide to patients in need. This may require some home visits and travel.
Capacity to maintain and establish effective working relationships with patients, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Possess case management, crisis intervention, co-occurring, interview and assessment skills.

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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices
State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

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