Mental Health Professional II (Spartanburg)

State of South Carolina • Spartanburg County, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional II provides direct clinical services in an outpatient clinic at the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), part of the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), located at 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303. Under the limited supervision of the program manager, the employee delivers individual, family, and group therapy and evidence-based services to support the recovery of people diagnosed with mental illness, including substance use when applicable. The role also assists with walk-in emergency coverage and intake for new patients as needed, providing services in a culturally sensitive manner.

This clinic-based position requires independent work, discretion, and professional judgment. It is considered essential and may require callback during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The position may be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment for some outstanding loans associated with a relevant healthcare degree. Employees must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina; if unlicensed, they must be willing to work toward South Carolina licensure within six months of hire.

Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social services program.
• One year of post-graduate experience delivering mental health services.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina; if unlicensed, must be willing to work toward licensure in South Carolina within six months of hire.
• Must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care for credentialing as a Mental Health Professional. This experience may be from a graduate practicum or internship, or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to provide assessments, develop safety plans, and provide brief crisis counseling services.
• Theoretical 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 effectively.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, psychodiagnostics, and patient management in a psychiatric setting.
• Some knowledge of basic community resources provided by public and private agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and groups.
• Must be able to work independently with discretion and professional judgment.
• Must be available for callback during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including screening, crisis stabilization, and assessment for people seeking services from SAMHC.
• Maintain a PCH of 1.0 (803) hours annually.
• Assist in developing and implementing treatment plans and guide patients in developing skills and strategies to achieve and maintain good mental health.
• Increase collaborative efforts between SAMHC and community organizations and involve them in implementation.
• Participate in clinical supervision and treatment team meetings, and pursue professional development, including licensure and training.
• Attend required or mandated trainings, supervisory sessions, departmental and interagency staffings, treatment team meetings, and other scheduled meetings.
• Follow Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, Outcome Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care policies and procedures.
• Document clinical services in accordance with local, state, and federal Corporate Compliance laws.
• Assist with walk-in emergency coverage and intake for new patients as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance for employees, spouses, 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
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one of the plans is required for FTE employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level