Mental Health Professional I - Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team- (Lexington)

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Mental Health Professional I on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center. The role involves providing intensive, evidence-based services in accordance with the fidelity model for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care. The ACT team provides a single point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs.

Requirements

A Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within the first six months of employment.
One (1) year of experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness.
Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
Requires flexible schedule.
Services are delivered in the community and patient's homes.
Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
The ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy, and crisis management.
The ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
The 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 direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills.
Utilize assertive engagement to engage patients in service.
Assist patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community.
Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assist with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
Provide family psychoeducation and work with patient's natural supports.
Facilitate the person-centered planning process for patients assigned to them.
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.
Attend treatment team meetings daily and provide consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan.
Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, and clinical trainings.
Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and OMH and Center policies and Procedures.