Mental Health Professional II / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Catawba)

State of South Carolina • York County, SC

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC). Under general supervision, the employee will provide assessment, counseling interventions, and treatment to patients with serious mental illnesses, developmental disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders. The role ensures linkages for therapeutic needs to promote wellbeing for patients. The organization is dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care and seeks a motivated professional to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

Requirements

• A Master's degree and professional experience in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and two years of experience in clinical setting.
• Follow all established SCOMH policies and procedures.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift and file.
• This position is considered Essential, and the employee may be asked to report to work even if the center is closed during an emergency or hazardous weather.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Health care or related experience.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be able to operate a state vehicle.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule and know this position is considered essential and may be called back during crises / disasters/ emergencies.
• Be able to deliver services in the community and patients' homes.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced based services to children, adolescents, & adults, provide individual psychotherapy using developmentally adapted evidence-based practices.
• Provide family therapy and caregiver coaching to support skill development at home and in the community.
• Conduct intake assessments and treatment planning using IDD/MI/SED appropriate tools and strategies.
• Use trauma-informed, non-coercive crisis de-escalation strategies.
• Conduct modified suicide risk and crisis assessments that 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; address 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 provide 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 patients' SNAPs.
• Meet collaborative documentation standards.
• Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
• Make good faith effort to report violations; Does 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• 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