Mental Health Professional II / Chief, CAF Program

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional II / Chief, CAF Program provides oversight for Child, Adolescent and Family Services, MDFT, and Roads of Independence programs at the Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center. The position promotes recovery and wellness, ensures quality care and adherence to evidence-based practices, and supervises assigned staff, including the Intellectual/Developmental Disability MHP. Services may be provided in the clinic, community, or patients’ homes. The role requires a flexible schedule and is considered essential, with possible call-back during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The position is based at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801. It may be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment for some outstanding loans associated with a relevant healthcare degree.

Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field, and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT, with two years of experience in a clinical setting.
Must be licensed in South Carolina or, if unlicensed, working toward licensure within six months of hire.
Certified to provide MDFT or obtain MDFT certification within the first six months of employment.
Must 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.
Must provide evidence of clinical experience delivering direct patient care. This may be documented through a graduate-program practicum or internship, or post-graduate clinical experience; specific clinical activities should be included in the application.
Ability to lift 10 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Valid driver’s license and dependable, reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas clearly.
Knowledge of therapeutic principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental disorders.
Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
Ability to identify and effectively use community resources.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
High degree of independence and self-motivation.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Supervise and oversee Child, Adolescent and Family Services, MDFT, and Roads of Independence, ensuring best practices, quality care and treatment, and that patients are seen according to level of care.
Ensure MDFT services are delivered with fidelity to the MDFT model.
Ensure services include patient input and are documented according to 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 maintain fidelity to evidence-based models as outlined on EPMS.
Pursue professional development through collegial 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 community partners to facilitate service linkages and quality treatment.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency meetings as needed.
Comply with corporate compliance policy, state and federal laws, and agency and center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Mentor and supervise practicum students and interns.

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); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.
May be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some outstanding loan costs associated with a relevant healthcare degree.