School-Based Mental Health Professional I

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Retirement program

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mental Health Professional I to provide advanced counseling and emergency services for children, adolescents, and families in a school-based and outpatient setting, coordinating care with schools and community agencies.

The role emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning, crisis intervention, and adherence to OMH and CARF standards, with opportunities to collaborate across services at the Santee-Wateree Mental Health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide school-based and outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents and families, including assessment, diagnosis, individual/group/family therapy, and crisis management.
• Attend meetings to assist clients in meeting treatment goals and coordinate with other agencies.
• Formulate treatment plans and maintain client files per OMH standards and CARF requirements.
• Provide emergency services in clinic during hours and after hours as scheduled.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Case management

Interagency coordination

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Master's degree in guidance/counseling

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks a Mental Health Professional I to provide advanced counseling and emergency services for children, adolescents, and families in a school-based and outpatient setting, coordinating care with schools and community agencies.

The role emphasizes comprehensive treatment planning, crisis intervention, and adherence to OMH and CARF standards, with opportunities to collaborate across services at the Santee-Wateree Mental Health