Mental Health Professional II/ Chief, Adult Community (Aiken)

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional II/ Chief, Adult Community directs and manages the Individual Placement Supported Employment Program, Navigate First Episode of Psychosis Program, Community Treatment, Housing, Highway to Hope, and Peer Support programs at the Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, South Carolina. The role provides clinical and administrative oversight to promote recovery and wellness, ensure best practices and quality care, and provide services in accordance with each patient’s level of care and applicable program models and standards. The position requires clinical experience and eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT, along with credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional. Services may be delivered in a clinic, community, or home setting. The role may require operating and setting up a mobile mental health vehicle, and the position is considered essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field.
Professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
Qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
Provide evidence of clinical experience delivering direct patient care, documented through graduate practicum or internship or post-graduate clinical experience; specific clinical activities should be included in the application or resume.
Ability to lift 20 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Valid driver’s license and dependable, reliable transportation.
Ability to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Knowledge of counseling practices, psychopathology, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health disorders, including mental illness.
Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas effectively.
Knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in a psychiatric setting.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, professionals, and community partners.
Knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by public and private agencies.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
High degree of independence, self-motivation, and cultural sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience in a counseling setting.
Some supervisory experience.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the Individual Placement Supported Employment, Navigate First Episode of Psychosis, Community Treatment, Housing, Highway to Hope, and Peer Support programs.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight to ensure best practices, quality care and treatment, and services appropriate to patient levels of care.
Ensure programs maintain fidelity to their respective models.
Ensure patient input informs services and that documentation meets Quality Assurance and other required standards, including discharge planning, collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans.
Ensure individuals, staff, and assigned departments meet clinical and agency metrics and fidelity to evidence-based models as outlined on EPMS, and meet patient care hours indicated on EPMS.
Pursue professional development through consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification as applicable; maintain required certifications and licenses.
Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners to facilitate service linkages and quality treatment.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency meetings as needed.
Comply with corporate compliance requirements, applicable state and federal laws, and agency and center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Mentor or supervise practicum students and interns.
Operate a state vehicle and, as required, a mobile mental health vehicle (RV), including setup.
Provide services in clinic, community, or home settings and be available for recall during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program
Retirement benefit choices through the State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)