Clinical Mental Health & Assessment Clinician

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Cherokee Forest (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

SCRS Retirement Plan

State ORP Retirement Program

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Assessment Clinician for the Pickens County Clinic in Easley, SC. You will perform assessments and provide diagnostic recommendations to guide treatment decisions for diverse patients.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, thorough clinical documentation, and active participation in treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in SC; if unlicensed, must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six months of employment.
• Credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional per quality assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments to determine appropriateness of services and diagnostic impression for individuals initiating mental health treatment.
• Provide unplanned crisis intervention services; assessment clinician serves individuals of all ages.
• Monitor referrals and schedule planned diagnostic assessments within agency standards.
• Conduct telephonic clinical screenings as appropriate to ensure patient needs are met in a timely manner.
• Maintain clinical documentation in accordance with BHDD Standards.
• Attend and participate in treatment team and staff meetings and make recommendations for patient\'s treatment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Assessment Clinician for the Pickens County Clinic in Easley, SC. You will perform assessments and provide diagnostic recommendations to guide treatment decisions for diverse patients.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, thorough clinical documentation, and active participation in treatment teams.