Mental Health Professional II / Chief, CAF Program (Aiken)

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

5d•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, which promote recovery and wellness. The role also supervises assigned staff, including the Intellectual/Developmental Disability Mental Health Professional. The position is located at the Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, South Carolina. Services are provided in the clinic, community, or home, and the role requires a flexible schedule. It is an essential position and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The position requires a relevant master’s degree, clinical experience, and licensure or eligibility for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT. The employee must be licensed in South Carolina or working toward licensure within six months of hire, and must be MDFT-certified or obtain certification within the first six months. The employee must also qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional. Additional post-hire requirements include a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and the ability to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers a benefits package for full-time employees that includes insurance coverage, paid leave and holidays, parental leave, deferred compensation, and retirement plan choices. The position may be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some outstanding loan costs 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 working toward licensure within six months of hire.
Must be certified to provide MDFT services 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.
Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care; qualifying experience may be documented through a graduate-program practicum or internship, or post-graduate clinical experience.
Ability to lift 10 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Sound therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental disorders.
Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas clearly to others.
Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, and individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
Ability to identify and effectively use community resources to accomplish objectives.
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.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
High degree of independence and self-motivation.
Valid driver’s license and dependable, reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Must comply with BHDD and Center policies and procedures.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience.
Bilingual ability 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 service delivery appropriate to patients’ levels of care.
Ensure MDFT services are delivered with fidelity to the MDFT model.
Ensure services incorporate patient input and are documented according to Quality Assurance and other required standards, including appropriate discharge planning and timely, thorough completion of collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans.
Ensure the individual, 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 external community partners to facilitate service linkages and quality treatment.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency meetings as needed.
Comply with Corporate Compliance policy, applicable 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.
Provide services in the clinic, community, or home, and be available for callback 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 for employees, spouse, and children.
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 available.
Retirement benefit choices: 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 costs of outstanding loans associated with completion of a relevant healthcare degree.