Mental Health Professional I - ACT (Berkeley)

State of South Carolina; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

SC Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a Mental Health Professional I - ACT to provide Assertive Community Treatment services. The role delivers evidence-based mental health care in the community and patients' homes, with emphasis on recovery, ethical practice, and confidentiality.

Applicants must have a master's degree in counseling or related field eligible for LPC/LISW licensure, and be prepared to work in a multidisciplinary, community-based team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field that qualifies for licensure as an LPC or LISW.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based ACT services in the community and patients' homes.
• Maintain treatment plans with SMART objectives and progress summaries.
• Record notes and documentation per QA policies; protect confidentiality.
• Adhere to Center, OMH, and State Corporate Compliance policies; report violations.
• Participate in ongoing professional development; maintain licensure and attend supervision.
• Support CARF accreditation efforts for the patient care area.

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field that qualifies for licensure as an LPC or LISW.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I - ACT who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

As a Mental Health Professional I - ACT, you will serve on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness.

• Perform the function of MHP counselor in an efficient manner to ACT beneficiaries and with positively-rate customer satisfaction: Deliver services in the community and patients' homes. Attend to daily schedule; Ensure patients are seen as per LOC guidelines; Address patient barriers to services; Engagement completed per procedure; Ensure crises are staffed; Satisfaction Survey scores are positively ranked; Cooperate with community partners, ensures internal & external customer satisfaction. Serve as a required MHP for the ACT team, providing mental health counseling to a population of seriously and persistently mentally ill patients in the community. Meet patient care hours standards.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an effective manner; Provide mental health services to ACT beneficiaries. Treatment reflects evidenced-based practices; Outcomes and/or Progress Summaries reflect patient improvements; POC goals are written in the patient's own words; Objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-limited; Objectives and interventions address patients' SNAPs; Develop Personal Safety Plans; Protect confidentiality. Evidence quality fidelity and internal audit scores.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an efficient manner: Record notes will be written collaboratively; Documentation completed according to QI policies; Complete outcome measures per procedures; Services and contacts to patients are documented; Keep billing disallowances to a minimum.
• Perform the function of a MHP in an ethical and lawful manner: Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities; Make good faith effort to report violations; Will not intentionally violate laws regulating the provision of health care; Adhere to Code of Conduct.
• Perform the function of a MHP in a professionally responsible manner: Participate in ongoing professional development; Maintain license/certificates; Comply with training requirements; Attend scheduled supervision, treatment team, and other assigned meetings as required; Utilize leave time according to procedure; Follow chain of command.
• Help ensure the patient care area and Center maintains CARF accreditation.

This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field that qualifies for licensure as an LPC or LISW.

Additional Requirements

• Must meet ACT fidelity requirement for Mental Health Professional.
• Must be able to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Position will be a part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
• Requires flexible schedule.
• Services are delivered in the community and patients' homes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employees Must

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
• Have knowledge/skills to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, formulate diagnoses, initiate treatment plans, and deliver an array of therapeutic services.
• Have the ability to function in CMH setting.
• Have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and liaise with community.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.