Mental Health Professional I - Lexington 1 School Mental Health

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. This position is located at the BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 305 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. This position involves our School Mental Health and is embedded within Lexington 1 Schools at New Providence Elementary and Lakeside Middle School.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• 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.
• 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.
• Specific clinical activities must be provided on the application and/or resume.
• Position requires some additional travel due to being a community based position (travel between schools and clinic for required meetings).
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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 854 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, and clinical trainings.
• Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, BHDD-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