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

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional provides school-based counseling as an embedded mental health professional in schools throughout Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Under general supervision, this role provides recovery-oriented counseling, behavioral healthcare services, and/or case management. Services may be provided in clinics, schools, the community, or patients’ homes. The position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center in Aiken, South Carolina, and may require travel between clinics, homes, community locations, and schools. The position is essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies. The role involves delivering person-centered, recovery-oriented services with patient input and documenting care in accordance with quality assurance and other applicable standards. The position may include mentoring or supervising practicum students and interns. Employees must maintain required licenses and certifications and pursue professional development. The position may be eligible for BHDD-OMH Student Loan Repayment for some outstanding loans associated with a relevant healthcare degree. The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers full-time employees health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees and eligible family members; 15 days of annual leave and 15 days of sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; paid parental leave; access to the S.C. Deferred Compensation Program; and a choice between the State Retirement Plan and State Optional Retirement Program. Enrollment in one of the listed retirement plans is required for FTE employees.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field meeting the requirements for licensure eligibility as an LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
Qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by BHDD-Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
Provide evidence of clinical experience delivering direct patient care; this may be documented through a graduate practicum or internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
Provide specific clinical activities in the application and/or resume.
Ability to lift 10 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Valid driver’s license and dependable, reliable transportation.
Pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Knowledge of counseling practices, psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders, including mental illness.
Ability to listen, understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, professionals, and community partners.
Some knowledge of patient management in a psychiatric setting and basic health and welfare services provided by public and private agencies.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Ability to work with general supervision and guidance, dependent on on-the-job experience and responsibilities.
Knowledge of and responsibility for BHDD and Center policies and procedures and State policies, procedures, and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide an array of clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations indicated on the EPMS.
Provide services in the clinic, community, patient homes, and schools as applicable.
Conduct assessments, treatment planning, crisis management, individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination.
Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner and incorporate patient input.
Complete and document care in accordance with quality assurance and other required standards, including discharge planning, 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 to facilitate service linkages and quality treatment.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
Comply with corporate compliance requirements, State and Federal laws, and Agency and Center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification as applicable.
Maintain required certifications and licenses.
Mentor or supervise practicum students and interns.
Travel between clinics, homes, community locations, and schools as required.
Be available for callback during crises, disasters, or emergencies.