Mental Health Professional / School-Based / Barnwell (Barnwell)

State of South Carolina • Barnwell County, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded mental health professional in schools throughout Barnwell County. The Mental Health Professional I/School-Based/Barnwell County will provide evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness in the school setting. Assist in developing and implementing treatment plans. Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health. Position will primarily deliver services in designated schools; however, during school holidays and breaks services will be delivered in the community and clinic.

Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or willing and able to become licensed as LMSW, LMFT, or LPC by the state of South Carolina within the first year of employment.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Be provided routine scheduled supervision by supervisor and must participate in monthly consultation groups.
• Additional supervision will be provided by psychiatrist via interdisciplinary staffing meetings.
• Be subject to SCOMH/ABMHC policies/procedures.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursue professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.
• Review caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition and follow-up.
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.

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