Mental Health Professional I — Mobile Crisis & Assessment

State of South Carolina; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Office of Mental Health within the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mental Health Professional I - Assessment/Mobile Crisis in Moncks Corner, SC. The role provides mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management services to Center clients.

Under limited supervision, you will deliver client-centered care, complete documentation, and adhere to state regulations while supporting ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences that qualifies for licensure as an LPC or LISW.
• Experience providing mental health assessments and crisis interventions.
• Ability to document clinical activities with timely submission per QA/QI standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for initiating service plans, including provisional diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Coordinate mobile crisis and outreach services, triage crises, and provide crisis management.
• Complete and submit clinical documentation clearly and timely per QA/QI standards; use Collaborative Documentation.
• Adhere to laws, policies, and procedures; ensure required consent and privacy forms are completed.
• Help maintain CARF accreditation standards and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Position may be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment for healthcare degree related to the role.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Policy compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences qualifying for LPC or LISW

Job description

The Office of Mental Health within the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mental Health Professional I - Assessment/Mobile Crisis in Moncks Corner, SC. The role provides mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management services to Center clients.

Under limited supervision, you will deliver client-centered care, complete documentation, and adhere to state regulations while supporting ongoing professional development.