Mental Health Professional I / School Based (Charleston)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

SCRS

State ORP

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Office of Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health Professional I (Child & Adolescents) to provide evidence-based counseling and case management for youth. Services span schools, clinics, and community settings, with emphasis on collaboration and quality care.

This position requires a master’s degree in a related field, driving between locations, and adherence to state policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences or related field.
• Eligible for credentialing for core services; practicum or internship accepted.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, drive between locations, lift and file.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling and case management to child/adolescent patients.
• Deliver Family Therapy as credentialed.
• Maintain documentation reflecting quality care.
• Collaborate with Center and community teams to coordinate services.
• Meet QA standards and respond timely to service requests.

Skills

Counseling skills

Case management

Family therapy

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

Master’s or Doctorate degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

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 aMental Health Professional I (Child & Adolescent)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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.

Under limited supervision, you will provide mental health counseling and case management services to child & adolescent patients open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Services to be primarily provided in schools but also will be provided in the clinics and community settings.

Responsibilities for the Adult Clinician:

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions.
• Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation.
• Provide Family Therapy.
• Ensure documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position.
• Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and team work within the Center and the community.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standards.
• Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.
• Ensure timely response to requests for services.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Complies with all OMH/CDMHC/BHDD policies and protocols, and all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARP policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• To be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, 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.
• This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift and file.

• A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by BHDD-OMH.

Post hire, employees must:

• Have working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric settings.
• Have working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
• Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

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.