Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina•Beaufort County, SC

5d•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, 1050 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902. As the Mental Health Professional, you will perform direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the Beaufort County schools and clinical office. Serves as a liaison for Beaufort County schools, DSS, Family Court and other agencies. 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 supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors. 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. Attend department meetings as requested by supervisor. Provide other related duties and limited consultation/educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor. This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position. Submit an up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts. Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences.
Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification (Post hire).
Have a thorough knowledge of counseling theory, particularly in the field of families, children and adolescents (employee should possess these skills from on-the-job experience and training).
US Citizen (for loan repayment program).
Licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired (for loan repayment program).
Have unpaid government or commercial school loans (for loan repayment program).
Two-year service commitment required (for loan repayment program).

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

Perform direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the Beaufort County schools and clinical office.
Serve as a liaison for Beaufort County schools, DSS, Family Court and other agencies.
Provide assessments and crisis management.
Provide 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 consumers to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors.
Participate in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals.
Attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.
Provide consultation and assist in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents.
Provide follow-up after discharge.
Attend department meetings as requested by supervisor.
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) loan repayment of up to $50,000.00.