Mental Health Professional I - School Based (Lexington School District 4)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded mental health professional in Sandhills Middle, Swansea Freshman Academy, and Swansea High School. As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision of the program supervisor, you will be a therapist providing a full array of clinical services to patients referred to the School Mental Health program.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within first six months of employment.
• Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, individual, family & group treatment, as well as crisis intervention services for assigned patients utilizing a variety of therapeutic and best practice approaches, following access to care guidelines, caseload limit recommendations, and continuity of care procedures.
• Provide clinical services in accordance with the LCCMHC Patient Care Hours Policy with 803 hours annually of work time in provision of direct service.
• 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.
• Provide consultation and training on mental health issues to our community partners (schools) on an as needed basis.
• Respond to non-patient mental health crisis in the assigned school.
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards, Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings.
• Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, OMH and Center policies and Procedures.

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