Mental Health Professional I - CAF/Adult Services (Jasper - Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina • Jasper County, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1510 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936. 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.). Provides assessment and crisis intervention services for adults within the clinic, when required. Serve as liaison for the Colleton County Schools, DSS and Family Court.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a social science
• One (1) year experience in a clinical counseling program.
• Licensed or license eligible.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired
• Must have unpaid government or commercial school loans.
• Two-year service commitment required for loan repayment program.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting as well as provides services within the clinic for adults, when required.
• Provide assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed.
• Ensures 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 staff meetings with other mental health professionals, as well as attends and participates 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 PTOs, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricular-related activities in support of client (student) relations.

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) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level