Mental Health Professional I - Adult (Ridgeland - Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina • Jasper County, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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 (CEMHC), 1510 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936. As the Mental Health Professional, under direct supervision of the Clinic Director, 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. This position may require some travel.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences
• One (1) year of work experience in a clinical counseling program
• State licensure or licensure eligible
• 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.
• There is a two-year service commitment required as well.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Be able to participate in after hours crisis intervention.
• 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.
• Have the ability to assess and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with family members.

Responsibilities

• Provide recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis.
• Advocates 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 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 a positive attitude and disposition regarding professional/clinical development.
• Maintain client service records in accordance with SCBHDD QA standards.
• Adheres to BHDD, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and comply with all BHDD 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: Entry Level