Mental Health Professional I / MDFT Berkeley

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Retirement plans

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional I – Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) to provide recovery‑oriented counseling and case management for individuals and families in Berkeley County. You will deliver individual, group, and family therapy, assess needs, plan treatment, and coordinate care with partners.

Under supervision, you will document services, maintain QA standards, and contribute to a recovery‑oriented program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field meeting licensure eligibility.
• Clinical experience providing direct patient care during practicum, internship, or post-graduate.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus.
• Position is essential and may be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide an array of clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the performance review (EPMS).
• Document services collaboratively and in accordance with QA requirements (Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, session notes).
• Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, staff, and community partners to facilitate linkages to services.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws and agency policies; support CARF accreditation.
• Pursue professional development through supervision, continuing education, and licensure/certification as applicable.
• May mentor/supervise practicum students and interns to provide educational opportunities.

Skills

Clinical services

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Tools

DLA-20s

Plans of Care

Progress Summaries

Job description

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 - Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), 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.

This position is located at the BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

As the Mental Health Professional I - MDFT, under general supervision, you will provide recovery-oriented counseling and related behavioral healthcare services, and/or case management functions, for people with mental health issues.

Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I - MDFT:

• Provide an array of clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the performance review (EPMS). Services may include, but are not limited to, assessment treatment planning; crisis management; individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination. Deliver services in a patient-centered, recovery-oriented manner.
• Document services collaboratively and in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements. QA requirements may include but are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, timely and thorough completion of DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and session notes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners in order to facilitate linkages to services and provide quality treatment. Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy; all State and Federal laws; all Agency and Center policies and procedures. Help ensure area is CARF accredited.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure/certification as applicable. Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• May mentor/supervise practicum students and interns in order to provide educational and experiential opportunities for the future work force.

This position MAY be eligible for BHDD-OMH 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.

• A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field that meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISC-CP, or LMFT

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.
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

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

Post hire, employees must have:

• Knowledge of counseling practices, including knowledge of psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders including mental illness.
• The ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners.

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies. You may also work after hours and be on call.

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. 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.

THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***