Mental Health Clinician II - IDD Specialist

State of South Carolina; Wagener (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

15 days annual leave

13 paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health in Aiken, is hiring a Mental Health Professional II specializing in intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This role provides assessment and counseling to individuals with serious mental illness or IDD, collaborates with families, schools, and community providers, and develops treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences with licensure eligibility in SC.
• Two years of clinical experience in behavioral health.
• Experience with IDD/MI/SED and trauma-informed care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment/counseling interventions to patients with IDD, autism, and serious mental illness.
• Conduct intake assessments and develop treatment plans with collaboration from families and schools.
• Coordinate care across settings and participate in interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with policy and billing requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling

Trauma-informed care

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences

SC licensure eligibility

Tools

CPR certification

MAPS certification

Job description

The State of South Carolina, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health in Aiken, is hiring a Mental Health Professional II specializing in intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This role provides assessment and counseling to individuals with serious mental illness or IDD, collaborates with families, schools, and community providers, and develops treatment plans.