Mental Health Professional / Barnwell (Barnwell)

State of South Carolina•Barnwell County, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Professional I provides recovery-oriented counseling, behavioral healthcare services, and/or case management under general supervision at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center in Barnwell, South Carolina. Services may be delivered in the clinic, community, or patients’ homes and may serve children, adolescents, and adults. The position may also require travel among clinics, homes, community locations, and schools. The role delivers person-centered services with patient input and maintains documentation in accordance with quality assurance and other required standards. It includes clinical care, care coordination, collaboration with patients and community partners, participation in supervision and interagency meetings, and ongoing professional development. The position is essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field that meets licensure eligibility requirements for 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 Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
Provide evidence of clinical experience in direct patient care; qualifying experience may be 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.
Ability to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.
Ability to use an electronic health record.
Ability to travel between clinics, homes, community locations, and schools as required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the EPMS.
Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, manage crises, provide individual, group, and/or family therapy, and perform case coordination.
Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner, incorporating patient input.
Complete required documentation in accordance with Quality Assurance and other applicable 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 Policy, state and federal laws, and Agency and Center policies and procedures.
Help ensure the area is CARF accredited.
Pursue professional development through consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure or certification as applicable.
Maintain required certifications and licenses.
Mentor or supervise practicum students and interns.