Mental Health Professional II - Intellectual and Development Disabilities (IDD) (Lexington)

State of South Carolina • Lexington County, SC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Health Center. Under general supervision, you will provide assessment/counseling interventions/treatment to patients with serious mental illnesses, developmental disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders and will ensure linkages for therapeutic needs to promote wellbeing for patients.

Requirements

• A Master's degree and professional experience in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and two years of experience in clinical setting.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC.
• If unlicensed, must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six months.
• Follow all established BHDD policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus
• Sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, development, autistic and mental disorders
• The ability to listen and understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand
• Some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based services to children, adolescents & adults; provide individual psychotherapy using developmentally adapted evidence-based practices.
• Provide family therapy and caregiver coaching to supports skill development at home and in the community.
• Conduct intake assessments and the treatment planning using IDD/MI/SED appropriate tools and strategies.
• Use trauma-informed, non-coercive crises de-escalation strategies.
• Conduct modified suicide risk and crises assessments and consider communication limitations.
• Develop Personal Safety Plan.
• Modify therapeutic materials to meet the cognitive, sensory, and communication needs of each client.
• Incorporate visual supports, social stories, modeling, video modeling, and structured teaching strategies into therapy.
• Ensure patients are seen as per LOC guidelines; addresses patient barriers to services; ensure crises are staffed; ensure internal & external customer satisfaction.
• Meet patient care hour standards.
• Work closely with families, caregivers, case managers, school personnel, residential staff, ABA providers, and other treatment team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provides input.
• Coordinate care to ensure consistency across settings.
• Complete documentation is according to QI policies.
• Document services and contracts to patients.
• Keep billing disallowances to a minimum.
• Produce outcomes and/or progress summaries that reflect patient improvement; Write objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time limited.
• Write objectives and interventions that address patient’ SNAPs.
• Meet collaborative documentation standards.
• Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Make good faith effort to report violations; do not intentionally violate laws regulating the provision of health care.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Maintain license/certifications.
• Comply with training requirements.
• Attend supervision.
• Participate in other meetings as required.

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