Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - (Oconee)

State of South Carolina • Oconee County, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Oconee County School Mental Health Program and the Oconee County Clinic, 115 Carter Park Drive, Seneca, SC 29678. As a Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision, perform case management and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families (CAF) at a designated school setting for the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center (AOP-MHC.)

Requirements

• Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC.
• If unlicensed, must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six months of employment.
• Applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.
• 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 listen and understand and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
• Some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health treatment case management and counseling service to the CAF population at designated school settings.
• Provide these services to other populations, as assigned, across settings.
• Must maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.
• Must maintain compliance with the Center productivity standard.
• Provide mental health consultation to school personnel regarding AOP-MHC patients.
• As indicated, provide screening for, and facilitates entry into mental health services.
• Complete and maintain patient records, in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with CARF Standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper coordination of services, both within the agency and in the community-at-large.
• Participate, as directed, in required in-service training/continuing education.

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