Mental Health Professional I - CAF / School Based (Beaufort - Coastal Empire)

State of South Carolina • Beaufort County, SC

4d • 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 (CEMHC), 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.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences
• One (1) year of work experience in a clinical counseling program
• State licensure or licensure eligible
• 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

• 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 supervision of the Child & Adolescent (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.

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