Mental Health Professional I - Outpatient Services (Berkeley)

State of South Carolina • Berkeley County, SC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? 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 - Outpatient Services who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461. As a Mental Health Professional I, under direct supervision, you will provide mental health assessments, initiate treatment plans, and deliver an array of clinical interventions to promote individualized patient recovery.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences or a related field that meets the eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LISW-CP.
• This position is considered essential and can be called in during times of emergency, disaster, or other needs.
• Knowledge/skills to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, initiate treatment plans, and deliver an array of therapeutic services.
• Ability to function in CMH setting.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform the function of a MHP in an efficient manner and with positively-rate customer satisfaction: Attend to daily schedule; Ensure patients are seen as per LOC guidelines; Address patient barriers to services; Engagement completed per procedure; Ensure crises are staffed; Satisfaction Survey scores are positively ranked; Cooperate with community partners, ensure internal & external customer satisfaction. Meet customer satisfaction goals.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an effective manner: Provide mental health services to children, adolescents, & adults; Treatment reflects evidence-based practices; Outcomes and/or Progress Summaries reflect patient improvement; POC goals are written in the patient’s own words; Objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-limited; Objectives and interventions address patients’ SNAPs; Develop Personal Safety Plans; Protect confidentiality. Meet PCH goals.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an efficient manner; Record notes will be written collaboratively; Documentation completed according to QI policies; Complete outcome measures per procedures; Services and contracts to patients are documented; Keep billing disallowances to a minimum. Meet QA goals.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an ethical and lawful manner; Adhere to Center, DMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities; Make good faith effort to report violations; Will not intentionally violate laws regulating the provision of health care; Adhere to Code of Conduct.
• Perform the function of a MHP in a professionally responsible manner; Participate in ongoing professional development; Maintain license/certifications; Comply with training requirements; Attend scheduled supervision, treatment team, and other assigned meetings as required; Utilize leave time according to procedure; Follow chain of command.

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