Mental Health Professional I - School Based / Bamberg County Schools

State of South Carolina • Orangeburg County, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Orangeburg Mental Health Center. As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision, you will provide clinical mental health services to consumers and families within a community mental health program, located in a public-school setting. This is a school-based position available in the Bamberg School District.

Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience).
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, bend, climb stairs, move from one area to another and lift 20 lbs.
• Must be licensure eligible in his/her specific field of study.
• Must have prior experience developing programs in the school mental health services and building relationships with schools staff/parent/youth.
• Have excellent therapeutic skills in working with Children, Adolescents and their families.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide an array of community mental health services in a school setting in a culturally competent manner.
• Clinical services to be performed as privileged, will include but not be limited to, assessment, crisis management, individual, group and family therapy and other services that are needed and appropriate for students and their families.
• Participate in treatment team meetings/staffing and administrative meetings as designated; Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, CARF and HIPPA standards.
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and community.
• Participate with school personnel in parent-teacher conferences and other designated school meetings to offer appropriate consultation, referrals and mental health services as needed.
• Develop, arrange, and facilitate services for the assigned caseload during periods when school is not in session, ensuring that services do not lapse.
• Actively participate in data collection and assimilation for reporting outcomes as required for school-based mental health projects.
• Maintain medical records and clinical documentation to meet QA and CARF standards.
• 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 able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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