Mental Health Professional I - School Based Program (Georgetown - Waccamaw)

State of South Carolina; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual vacation (leave)

15 days sick leave (leave)

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

SC Deferred Compensation

SCRS retirement plan

State ORP retirement

Enrollment in retirement plans

Job summary

The State of South Carolina invites applications for a Mental Health Professional I in Georgetown. The position focuses on providing counseling, case management, and crisis services for children and adolescents in Georgetown County School Based programs.

Work under supervision to deliver intake, counseling, and coordination of care across WMHC and community partners. Applicants should have a master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or related field and demonstrate OMH credentialing readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field.
• Evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care.
• Be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements including Psychopathology/Clinical Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management for individuals and families.
• Maintain average direct service hours and billing.
• Develop treatment plans with patients and families.
• Maintain charts and records per standards.
• Provide after-hours emergency and on-call services.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Education

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

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 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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 525 Layfette Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.

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.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision from the clinic director and/or clinic director supervisor, you will provide therapeutic services, particularly as a specialist for children and adolescents in Georgetown County School Based programs for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health in Georgetown County. Provide intakes, counseling and case management dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors. Provide crisis diversion services and consultation to individual and/or agencies, hospitals and WCMH outpatient department. Provide services to all patients of WCMH at the Georgetown Clinic.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional / School Based Georgetown County include:

• Provide counseling and case management to individuals and families with a focus on the chronically mentally ill and those with emotional disturbances by utilizing individual, group and family counseling, plus other approved center services.
• Maintain an average bill time of direct service hours of 810 annually.
• Develop treatment plans in coordination with patients, families and treatment teams and assist with treatment scheduling/meetings.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Assist patients in gaining appropriate services, consult with local agencies, organizations and human service providers.
• Provide after hours emergency and on call services as directed by Clinic Director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM)/Medical Ethics
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may documented as a practicum, internship or post-graduate clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in a school case program in a community mental health setting,
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employees Must

• Have thorough knowledge of the range and scope of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving the chronically mental ill and families in the unique treatment needs of this special population.
• Have ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
• Possess assessment, interviewing and case management skill set.
• Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain necessary skills to perform duties.
• Understand and be able to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Exercise good clinical judgement and being able to function independently while exhibiting self-direction.

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.

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.

01

Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• Yes
• No

02

If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

Did you graduate with master's degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, guidance or social sciences? Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript and current resume to determine if you meet the BHDD-OMH credentialing requirements.

• Yes
• No

04

Please select all of the courses that you have completed in graduate school.

• Ethics
• Psychopathology
• Psychodiagnostics
• Assessment
• None of the above courses have been completed

05

Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

07

Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

• Required Question