Mental Health Professional I - Assessment/Mobile Crisis (Berkeley)

State of South Carolina • Berkeley 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, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center. The Mental Health Professional I - Assessment/Mobile Crisis, under limited supervision, will provide mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management services to Center clients. The role is dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to the community, helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. The goal is to use skills to build a healthier, more resilient community.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (practicum, internship, or post-graduate experience).
• Knowledge about the impact of mental illness on children, adolescents, and their families.
• Knowledge about theories and methods of intervention.
• Knowledge about the etiology and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders.
• A high level of attention to detail and task completion as well as dependability.
• Familiarity with relevant systems of care and agency characteristics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to provide education/awareness activities in school and community.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Licensed as an LPC or LISW.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for the purpose of initiating a service plan for each client that will include, but is not limited to determining provisional diagnosis, identifying the level of service needs, addressing client needs/goals for treatment planning.
• Provide evidence based clinical interventions.
• Provide therapy services as needed.
• Meet patients care hours standards.
• In conjunction with the Access Center and clinical staff, identifies persons in need of stabilization and crisis services, coordinates to provide mobile crisis and/or outreach services and interventions to individual and their families.
• Triage cases and responds to crisis promptly, assist staff members in attending to client needs, participate in clinical staffing.
• Provide advanced level crisis management services in accordance with Center policies and procedures.
• Provide services with a client-centered approach to care and adhere to mobile crisis standards.
• Complete and submit clinical documentation that is clear, concise, focusing on client driven care, and meet required timelines and service elements.
• Complete documentation and service in accordance with QA/QI standards, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the use of Collaborative Documentation.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures of the Center, OMH, and the State, including Corporate Compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ensure required documentation is completed in a timely manner include signatures for Consent to Treatment, Confidentiality and Privacy Practices notices, and other required forms, meeting quality standards.
• Help ensure the Center maintains CARF accreditation standards and positive quality audits.
• Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training.

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))
• SCOMH Student Loan Repayment (may be eligible)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level