Mental Health Professional / MDFT (Aiken)

State of South Carolina; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health in Aiken is seeking a Mental Health Professional I / MDFT (Aiken). You will provide intensive family services using MDFT in home and community settings to promote recovery and wellness.

You will also document care, use DLA-20 to measure outcomes, participate in supervision and treatment teams, and pursue professional development as part of a dedicated care team in this essential role.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences or related field.
• Eligible for credentialing and licensure in SC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive family services using MDFT in home or community settings.
• Deliver direct care and family therapy tailored to patient needs.
• Complete clinical documentation per QA/OMH standards.
• Measure patient functionality with the DLA-20.
• Participate in supervision, treatment team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

MDFT

Family therapy

Clinical documentation

Caseload review

QA compliance

Education

Master's degree in 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 / MDFT (Aiken) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.

As a Mental Health Professional I / MDFT (Aiken) you will provide intensive family services, in the home/community setting using evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I / MDFT (Aiken)

• Utilize Multidimensional Family Therapy to provide direct care to patients and families.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs, provides family therapy.
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and completes documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social Interpersonal knowledge and skills.
• Review caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition, and follow-up.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.

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 applicable position.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• 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.
• Candidate must be licensed; or license eligible by the state of South Carolina and willing to pursue license in the first 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.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Licensed or working to obtain licensure in SC within six (6) months.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employees Must

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Attend routine supervision provided by the Chief of MDFT and via consultation with CAF treatment team, Program Manager, and Psychiatrist.
• Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• 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 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.

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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.