Mental Health Professional I -Adult Services (Lexington)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072 in our Adult Services clinic. The role involves providing compassionate and accessible care to the community, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. The ideal candidate is motivated to use their skills to build a healthier, more resilient community.

Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (practicum, internship, or post-graduate clinical experience).
• Candidate must be licensed; or license eligible by the state of South Carolina and willing to pursue license in the first 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, individual, family & group treatment, as well as crises intervention services for assigned patients utilizing a variety of therapeutic and best practice approaches, follow access to care guidelines, caseload limit recommendations, and continuity of care procedures.
• Provide clinical services in accordance with the Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (LCCMHC) Patient Care Hours with 854 hours annually of work time in provision of direct services.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursue professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards, comply with corporate compliance policy and risk management plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, and clinical trainings.
• Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and BHDD-OMH and center policies and procedures.
• Use practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
• Lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
• Be available to be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies as the position is considered essential.
• Work a flexible schedule.

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