Emergency Mental Health Pro I - Crisis Response

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for the Office of Mental Health at the Greater Greenville Mental Health Center in Simpsonville, SC. You will provide crisis assessments, on-site evaluations, and crisis safety planning, with after-hours coverage and a focus on rapid response to ensure timely psychiatric care.

Role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and clinical direct-care experience. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in relevant field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care is required.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency assessments of clients in crisis, on-site within 60 minutes of call receipt.
• Formulate level of care and disposition; arrange immediate transfers/referrals and initiate crisis safety planning.
• Participate in staff meetings, supervision and daily treatment staffing; liaise with CMHC to update OMH clients.
• Comply with Quality Assurance, compliance policies, and mandatory trainings; engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for the Office of Mental Health at the Greater Greenville Mental Health Center in Simpsonville, SC. You will provide crisis assessments, on-site evaluations, and crisis safety planning, with after-hours coverage and a focus on rapid response to ensure timely psychiatric care.

Role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and clinical direct-care experience. Bilingual abilities are a plus.