Mental Health Professional I - Adult (Hilton Head - Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina•Beaufort County, SC

3d•Onsite

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 I, 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) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 151 Dillon Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928. As the Mental Health Professional, working under the direct supervision of the Clinic director for the Hilton head Office, you will provide recovery-oriented services to a population with severe and persistently mental illness in the clinic and in the community. Services will be delivered according to the guidelines established by the DBHDD.

Requirements

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired.
Must have unpaid government or commercial school loans.
Two year service commitment required for loan repayment program.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of experience in a clinical counseling program.
State licensure or licensure eligible.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Ability to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification post hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services that includes, assessments, individual/family therapy, crisis management, group therapy and other services as needed to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness.
Provide consultation/education activities and case management services on behalf of patients served to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Clinic Director of the Hilton Head office.
Link patients to primary care physicians, liaison with in-patient facilities and assist with discharge.
Attend and participate in staffing with treatment team.
Supervision with Supervisor.
Staff cases with physicians, ensuring all patients’ records of treatment are available.
Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients.
Staff with supervisor daily if patient is in crisis.
Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of patients served.
Provide follow-up after discharge.
Document all contact with patients, families, significant others and agencies according to QA Standards

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)
SCOMH Student Loan Repayment may be eligible
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment up to $50,000.00