Mental Health Professional / North Augusta (Aiken)

State of South Carolina•Aiken County, SC

15h•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 I/North Augusta, 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, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 431 West Martintown Road, North Augusta SC 29801. The Mental Health Professional I/ North Augusta will provide evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness. Guiding patients in development of skills or strategies toward achieving and maintaining good mental health.

Requirements

A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment and eligible.
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.
Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
This position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage and ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursue professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.
Attend treatment team meetings and provide consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
Review caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition and follow-up.
Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
Compile with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.