Mental Health Professional I - Clinic Based Adult Services (Rock Hill - Catawba)

State of South Carolina • York County, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), 205 Piedmont Blvd, Suite 100, Rock Hill, SC 29732. Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, you will provide therapeutic and emergency services to adult patients and their families. You will also ensure frequent interaction with other community agencies and maintain positive professional relationships.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and experience in a clinical counseling program
• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate experience.
• Must be licensed or be eligible for full licensure within 3 years of hire.
• Ability to lift 5lbs.
• Position is essential and may be called back for disasters/emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical counseling program.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced and complex medically necessary clinical services, including but not limited to, assessment, individual, family & group therapy & crisis intervention services to a targeted population of adult patients and their families. Services may be provided in the clinic, in the client's home, or other community setting.
• Responsible for case management services for assigned caseload. These services include referrals, advocacy interagency staffngs, and coordinating care between agencies/service providers as appropriate
• Formulate recovery-based plans of care with person centered goals and objectives.
• Conduct timely reviews and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Attend and participate in Treatment Team meetings / staffings, including staffing with MD at CCMHC
• Pursue continuing education and training.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with MHC staff, and community agencies, as well as patients and their families.
• Work to overcome the stigma of mental illness and mental health services by providing education, training, and support services to the community at large.

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)

What This Job Offers

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