Crisis-Intervention Mental Health Clinician

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Job summary

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Assessment Clinician for the Pickens County Clinic to assess patients and provide diagnostic recommendations. The role involves crisis intervention, coordinating referrals, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements include a Master's degree in a related field and SC licensure eligibility within six months. Bilingual abilities are a plus; travel to clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC within six months of employment.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and diagnostic recommendations for patients initiating mental health treatment.
• Deliver unplanned crisis intervention services across all ages.
• Monitor referrals and schedule planned diagnostic assessments per agency standards.
• Conduct telephonic clinical screenings to meet patient needs promptly.
• Maintain clinical documentation per BHDD standards.
• Participate in treatment team and staff meetings and advise on patient care.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Education

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

Job description

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Assessment Clinician for the Pickens County Clinic to assess patients and provide diagnostic recommendations. The role involves crisis intervention, coordinating referrals, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements include a Master's degree in a related field and SC licensure eligibility within six months. Bilingual abilities are a plus; travel to clinics may be required.