Mental Health Professional / School-Based Aiken & Barnwell County (Aiken)

State of South Carolina • Aiken County, SC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded mental health professional in schools throughout Aiken and Barnwell Counties. The Mental Health Professional I/School-Based Aiken & Barnwell County will under general supervision, provides recovery oriented counseling and related behavioral healthcare services, and/or case management functions. Services to patients may be provided in the clinic, community, and/or patient homes. Services include but are not limited to, assessment; treatment planning; crisis management; individual, group, and/or family therapy; and case coordination. Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner. Provide services with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards. Requirements may include, but are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans. Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners in order to facilitate linkages to services and provide quality treatment. Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed. Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy; all State and Federal laws; all Agency and Center policies and procedures. Help ensure area is CARF accredited. Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure/ certification as applicable. Maintain all required certifications and licenses. Mentoring/supervising practicum students and interns. This position MAY be eligible for BHDD-OMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field that meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by BHDD-Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
• Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care (practicum, internship, or post-graduate).
• Ability to lift 10 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• Knowledge of counseling practices, including knowledge of psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders including mental illness.
• Ability to listen and understand and effectively communicate information and ideas.
• Some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
• Ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners.
• Some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to utilize electronic health record.
• Hold a valid Drivers License and have dependable and reliable transportation.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide an array of clinical services and meets Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the EPMS.
• Provide services to patients in the clinic, community, and/or patient homes.
• Services include but are not limited to, assessment; treatment planning; crisis management; individual, group, and/or family therapy; and case coordination.
• Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner.
• Provide services with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards.
• Complete appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners in order to facilitate linkages to services and provide quality treatment.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy; all State and Federal laws; all Agency and Center policies and procedures.
• Help ensure area is CARF accredited.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure/ certification as applicable.
• Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• Mentoring/supervising practicum students and interns.

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
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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