Mental Health Professional I (Lex/Rich 5 School District)

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health (OMH) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a School Based Mental Health Professional I 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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 305 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded Mental Health Professional in Lexington/Richland School District 5. 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 or a related field.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within first six (6) months of employment
Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle
Position requires some additional travel due to being a community-based position
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 OMH 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, OMH and Center policies and Procedures.