Mental Health Professional I / Child, Adolescent, and Family Services (Greenville)

State of South Carolina • Greenville County, SC

3d • 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 (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 124 Mallard St, Greenville, SC 29601. Under limited supervision will provide outpatient services for individuals and families in treatment with Child and Adolescent Services.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and education services.
• Extensive knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting.
• Ability to evaluate counselor skills and program needs and to apply counseling theory in a clinical setting.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service in assisting individuals and families in complex decision making, initiation and utilization of appropriate resources for crisis stabilization using individual, family, and group therapy in an outpatient setting.
• Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with State and Center Quality Assurance standards utilizing Collaborative Concurrent Documentation.
• Ensure adherence to OMH Corporate Compliance Policies and Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.
• All required annual training courses are to be completed within OMH guidelines.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Network with Foothills Family Resources to develop more specific services and maintain a strong working relationship on behalf of OMH clients.
• Ensure that center is “CARF-ready” in areas relevant to job duties.

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