Mental Health Professional I / Highway to Hope (Aiken)

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional I provides recovery-oriented counseling and related behavioral healthcare services and/or case management in the Highway to Hope Mobile Mental Health RV Program, under general supervision. The position is based at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, South Carolina, and delivers services in clinics and the community. Travel between clinics and community locations is required, including operating and setting up the mobile mental health RV. The role provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented services with patient input and documentation that meets Quality Assurance and other applicable standards. Duties include clinical care and case coordination, maintaining collaborative relationships with patients, staff, and community partners, and participating in supervision and professional development. The position is considered essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
Willingness to pursue licensure in South Carolina within six months of hire.
Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care, which may be documented through a graduate practicum or internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental disorders.
Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas effectively.
Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, and family and group psychotherapy.
Ability to identify and use community resources 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.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Ability to operate and drive an RV.
Ability to attend supervision, which may range from direct to general depending on experience and responsibilities.
Hold a valid driver’s license and have dependable, reliable transportation.
Ability to climb steps into a vehicle and lift 20 pounds.
Ability to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Ability to travel between clinics and community locations and provide services in community and clinic settings.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral healthcare experience.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services and meet patient-care-hour expectations as indicated on the EPMS.
Conduct assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination as needed.
Deliver services in a patient-centered, recovery-oriented manner with patient input.
Complete documentation in accordance with Quality Assurance and other required standards, including discharge planning, collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans.
Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners to facilitate service linkages and quality treatment.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
Pursue professional development through consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification as applicable.
Maintain required certifications and licenses.
Comply with corporate compliance requirements, state and federal laws, and agency and center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Mentor or supervise practicum students and interns.
Operate and set up the mobile mental health RV and travel between clinics and community locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be available for callback during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the outstanding loan balance associated with a relevant healthcare degree.
Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of 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); enrollment in one listed plan is required for all FTE employees.