Mental Health Professional II / Chief / ACT Program (Aiken)

State of South Carolina • Aiken County, SC

1d • Hybrid

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 II / Chief / ACT Program (Aiken) 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801. This position is based in the Community. The Mental Health Professional II / Chief / ACT Program (Aiken) will provide clinical leadership and oversight to the Assertive Community Treatment Program and manages team operations and staffing.

Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
• Must be licensed as licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT.
• Three year's experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two years post graduate experience.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administrative operations of the 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 with SCBHDD/QA requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to facilitate clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations.
• Ensure a department commitment to cultural affairs and ensure all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his or her planning document as a measurable objective.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure.
• 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 and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have 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.
• Have experience/skills/knowledge in provision of services, assessment, interviewing techniques.
• Have a high degree of independence, self-motivation & cultural sensitivity will be expected.
• This position will receive supervision from an assigned supervisor.
• Employee's activities are governed by SCBHDD and ABMHC policy and procedure.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team and Requires flexible schedule.
• Services are delivered in the community.

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