ACT Mental Health Clinician I — Community Care

State of South Carolina; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement options

SCRS/State ORP

Job summary

State of South Carolina invites applications for a Qualified Mental Health Professional I on the ACT team at the Office of Mental Health. The role provides intensive behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness in a non-residential setting, with supervision by the ACT Team Manager and psychiatric lead.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services and SC licensure eligibility (LISW-CP, LMFT, LPC or psychologist).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services is a requirement.
• State of SC LISW-CP, LMFT, LPC or licensed psychologist, and a masters/doctoral degree from a program that is primarily psychological in nature from an accredited university/college, and one year of experience working with adults with SPMI, working for a state agency. LMSW is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitate training of independent living skills.
• Utilize assertive engagement to have patients take part in service.
• Assist patients with access to community services, resources and agencies.
• Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assist with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
• Supply family psychoeducation and work with the patient's natural support system.
• Facilitate the person-centered planning process for patients assigned to team member.
• Participate in clinical supervision and attend treatment team meetings daily.
• Deliver consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
• Pursue professional development and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills.
• Must show an understanding and appreciation of individual and group difference and similarities.
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH, State, Federal, CARF standards, corporate compliance policy, risk management plan and timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Clear presentation of comprehensive oral and written reports to community members and senior leadership is required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services

Job description

State of South Carolina invites applications for a Qualified Mental Health Professional I on the ACT team at the Office of Mental Health. The role provides intensive behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness in a non-residential setting, with supervision by the ACT Team Manager and psychiatric lead.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services and SC licensure eligibility (LISW-CP, LMFT, LPC or psychologist).