Mental Health Professional I - Outpatient Clinic-Based Berkeley

State of South Carolina•Berkeley County, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional I works under general supervision at the Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, providing recovery-oriented counseling, behavioral healthcare, and/or case management. Services may be delivered in the clinic, in the community, or in patients’ homes, and are provided in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner. The position is considered essential and may be called in during emergencies, disasters, or other times of need. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination. The professional documents services in accordance with Quality Assurance and other required standards, collaborates with patients, and supports appropriate discharge planning and completion of required care plans and clinical documentation. The position also involves collaboration with patients, families, staff, and community partners, participation in meetings and supervision, compliance with applicable laws and policies, support for CARF accreditation, and ongoing professional development. The position may be eligible for BHDD-OMH Student Loan Repayment for qualifying outstanding loans associated with a relevant healthcare degree.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social work, social sciences, or a related field that meets eligibility requirements for licensure as an LPC, LMFT, or LISW-CP.
Knowledge of counseling practices, psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders, including mental illness.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners.
Maintain all required certifications and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the performance review (EPMS).
Provide assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination in the clinic, community, and/or patient homes.
Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner, with patient input.
Document services in accordance with Quality Assurance and other required standards.
Complete discharge planning and required documentation, including DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, Safety Plans, and Collaborative Documentation, in a timely and thorough manner.
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.
Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy, State and Federal laws, and Agency and Center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification as applicable.
Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
Be available for call-in during emergencies, disasters, or other needs.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouses, 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 FTE employees.
Potential eligibility for BHDD-OMH Student Loan Repayment for qualifying outstanding loans associated with a relevant healthcare degree.