Mental Health Professional I / Crisis Services - Manning Facility
About The Position
The Mental Health Professional I works at the Santee-Wateree Mental Health Center in Manning, South Carolina, providing crisis services under limited supervision. The role conducts clinical assessments, including initial assessments and updates, crisis interventions and triage, and therapy as needed. It also connects patients with community agencies and coordinates care with hospitals and other partners. The position requires accurate documentation, participation in supervision and multidisciplinary meetings, and coordination with physicians, supervisors, and community agencies. The employee may work with the Mobile Crisis Department on onsite community assessments, travel throughout the center’s catchment area, and participate in after-hours coverage. The position requires a master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field, and the ability to operate a non-adaptive vehicle and lift 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.
- Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to complete MAPS and other required training.
- Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other state agencies, clients, and their families.
- Knowledge of case work practices and interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention, assessment, triage, and case management services to clinic consumers.
- Conduct comprehensive initial clinical assessments and provide diagnostic impressions.
- Maintain assigned billable Patient Care Hours.
- Serve as a liaison with community hospitals and other community agencies.
- Provide individual and group therapy as needed.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Comply with Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competence policies, procedures, and regulations, and attend mandatory training.
- Work with community agencies to support continuity of care and integrated services.
- Refer patients to appropriate community agencies and make recommendations based on patient needs.
- Attend staff meetings and scheduled supervision, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Consult with physicians and supervisors as needed.
- Work flexibly with the Mobile Crisis Department, including onsite community assessments.
- Travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.
- Participate in after-hours coverage.
- Perform other related duties as directed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one is required for FTE employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
