Mental Health Professional II (G.W. Bryan Hospital - Civil)

State of South Carolina • Richland County, SC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional II, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203. As the Mental Health Professional II, working under limited supervision of the Program Manager II/ACTS Lead and as part of an assigned multi-disciplinary treatment team, deliver evidence-informed group and individual therapeutic interventions to assigned patients. Provide diagnostic and treatment related services to a diverse population of adults in an inpatient setting. Require the ability and flexibility to support patients enrolled in any G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric facility.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
• Ability to work weekends if needed and during hazardous weather.
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull push wheelchairs and lift up to fifty (50 pounds.
• Ability to move freely between patient units as necessary, computer knowledge and skills sufficient to fulfill job duties efficiently.
• Ability to work with diverse population across the lifespan; familiaar with stages of development.
• Ability to function independently at a high level and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral disorders.
• Have the ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas that others understand.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, individual family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available to the community to accomplish objectives.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have excellent professional judgement and strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to present clear comprehensive oral and written reports.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a clinical field such as Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and/or Social Work and possession of a license in South Carolina as a Professional Counselor (LPC/LPCA) or licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide active treatment by conducting therapeutic groups to assigned patients.
• Conduct individual therapy for referred patients; provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient progress and ongoing needs.
• Complete discipline specific admission and annual assessments; consults with treatment team regarding treatment needs.
• Create individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PRSPs) in conjunction with treatment team and provide ongoing support.
• Monitor individual practices to ensure auditing standards are met.
• Provide weekend, holiday, evening and hazardous weather coverage as needed/assigned.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committee as assigned.
• Complete all required trainings (SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)-during birth month); to include Annual CPR Certification skills; MAPS/MANDT training.
• Maintain all licensure requirements if applicable.

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