Community-Based Mental Health Clinician

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement SCRS/ORP

Job summary

State of South Carolina’s Office of Mental Health within the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Barnwell to provide recovery-oriented counseling and case management. Services span clinic, community, and home visits, with emphasis on individualized treatment plans and collaboration with patients.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Counseling, Social Work, or related field and be eligible for LPC/LISW-CP/LMFT licensure.

Qualifications

• Requires evidence of direct patient care experience through practicum, internship, or post-graduate work.
• Must qualify for credentialing/licensure as LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds and travel between clinics, homes, and schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the EPMS.
• Clinics, community sites, and/or patient homes; services include assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, therapy, and case coordination.
• Deliver services in a person-centered, recovery-oriented manner with documented notes per QA standards.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses; mentor practicum students; participate in supervision and interagency staffing.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Patient care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

State of South Carolina’s Office of Mental Health within the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Barnwell to provide recovery-oriented counseling and case management. Services span clinic, community, and home visits, with emphasis on individualized treatment plans and collaboration with patients.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Counseling, Social Work, or related field and be eligible for LPC/LISW-CP/LMFT licensure.