Mental Health Professional II / ACT (Columbia Area)

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program, CAMHC #413. As the Mental Health Professional II, working under general supervision, you will provide clinical leadership and oversight to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program and manage team operations and staffing.

Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social science or related field, and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
• Three (3) years' experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two years post graduate experience.
• Licensed as a psychologist, LISW, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of South Carolina (SC).
• Applicants must 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 clinical experience.
• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental illness.
• Have the ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have some knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Have the ability to organize and manage time.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administrative operations of the ACT team.
• Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.
• Provide direct services to ACT service beneficiaries.
• Ensure services are documented in accordance to Office of Mental Health (OMH) Quality Assurance (QA) requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to: facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations.
• Respond to telephone messages, emails, team messages, and inter-office mail in a timely manner.
• Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their 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