Mental Health Professional I -Lexington 1 Schools (White Knoll Elem and Middle)

State of South Carolina•Lexington County, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded Mental Health Professional in White Knoll Elementary and White Knoll Middle Schools. The role involves providing a full array of clinical services to patients referred to the School Mental Health program, working under the general supervision of the program supervisor. The organization is dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to the community and seeks a motivated individual to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

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.
Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (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.

Nice To Haves

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

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, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings.
Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, OMH and Center policies and Procedures.

Benefits

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.
Life insurance.
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) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).