Mental Health Professional I - Forensic Services - Pickens County - AOP

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Easley (SC); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I/Forensic Services in Pickens County to provide clinical assessments and therapeutic services for individuals routed through the Sheriff's Office. The role focuses on adults, children, and families at high risk following traumatic events, in a community setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with law enforcement, multi-system interventions, and essential duties including data

Competenze

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC; willing to pursue licensure within 6 months of employment.
• Credentialing/privileging may be required; compliance with QA standards.
• CPR and MAPS certification may be required later.

Mansioni

• Provide clinical assessments and therapeutic services for individuals referred by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
• Screening, crisis intervention, and referrals for adults, children, and families at high risk after traumatic events.
• Coordinate with law enforcement officers for assessments and outside referrals.
• Engage community partners to provide trauma-informed interventions and outreach.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on patients served statewide.
• Comply with agency policies and legal responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Therapeutic services

Trauma-informed care

Interagency liaison

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I/ Forensic Services - Pickens County - (AOP) 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 BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Pickens County Clinic, 337 West Main Street, Easley, SC 29640.

As a Mental Health Professional I, you will provide clinical assessments and therapeutic services for individuals referred by and involved with the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. You will work with adults/children/families who are at high risk for psychological and functional impairment following a traumatic incident and are in need of therapeutic interventions and resources in a community setting.

Responsibilities For The Mental Health Professional I

• Utilize clinical skills in providing screening, crisis and therapeutic interventions, assessment, and resources to adults, children, and families who have been identified as high risk for psychological and functional impairment following a traumatic event. Will provide follow up care after traumatic experience.
• Provide case consultation with officers to generate assessments and referrals of patients identified in need of mental health resources/interventions. Serves as liaison with personnel of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office to facilitate treatment and/or outside referral needs of identified patients seen with the Sheriff's Department.
• Coordinate with key community stakeholders to provide multi-system, trauma informed interventions and participate in community outreach events.
• Coordinate data collection, analysis, and reporting statewide the data collection of patients served.
• Shall comply with the agency Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC. If unlicensed, must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Requirements

• In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.
• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift up to 10 pounds and file.
• This position could be considered essential. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the Center is closed in the event of an emergency.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Post Hire, Employees Must Have

• Sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Ability to listen and understand and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
• Some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

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. Click here for additional information.
• 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.