Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health (Walterboro / Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina•Colleton County, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 507 Forest Cir, Walterboro, SC 29488. As the Mental Health Professional, you will provide assessments and crisis interventions for children, their families as well as other direct services, (group, family, etc.). Serve as liaison for the Colleton County Schools, DSS and Family Court.

Requirements

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Have a thorough knowledge of counseling theory, particularly in the field of families, children and adolescents is needed (employee should possess these skills from on-the-job experience and training).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year experience in a clinical counseling program.
Licensed or license eligible.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting.
Provide assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed.
Ensure documentation of all services provided following established standards.
Provide consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the direct supervision of the Clinic Director as well as guidance from the CAF Coordinator.
Participate in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals, as well as attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.
Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents.
Provide follow-up after discharge.
Participate in school related activities such as PTO’s, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricula-related activities in support of client (student) relations.
Provide other related duties and limited consultation/educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
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)
State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
May be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment
Eligible for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) student loan repayment up to $50,000.00