Mental Health Professional I - Adult (Beaufort/Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina • Beaufort 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 (OMH), Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902. Under direct supervision of the Clinic Director, you will provide evidence based mental health counseling, complete clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and properly manage assigned cases for adults, children, adolescents, youth in transition, and families open to Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
• Have knowledge of the theories and practices of psychopathology and psychotherapy necessary to treat persons with mental illness and/or chemical dependencies in a community setting.
• Be able to assess, diagnose and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with their family members.
• Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• This position may require some in-state travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis.
• Advocate for clients.
• Serve as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers.
• Coordinate with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients.
• Serve as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization.
• Meet the minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.
• Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training.
• Perform the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner.
• Attend to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC.
• Maintain client service records in accordance with SCOMH QA standards.
• Adhere to OMH, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and complies with all OMH and Center corporate compliance requirements.

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