Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - District 5 - (Anderson)
About The Position
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - District 5 (Anderson) 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 BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Anderson County School Mental Health Program/District 5 and the Anderson County Clinic, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621. As a Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision, you will 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 BHDD - 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
