Job Description

Posting number: 190630

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Beckman Center for Mental Health Services

Job classification: Mental Health Professional II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Mental Health

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 II / ACT Team Lead 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 with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, 1547 Parkway Greenwood, SC 29646.

The Mental Health Professional II will lead Beckman's Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in providing evidence-based services, throughout Beckman's catchment area, in intensive, non-residential treatment settings and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This Team is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) who require higher levels of care, as they have not, previously, been well supported in lower level of care options.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II (ACT Team Lead):

• Oversee the administrative operations of the team
• Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices
• Provide direct services to ACT service beneficiaries
• Ensure services are documented in accordance with SCOMH/QA requirements
• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations

Examples of duties

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed as licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC, or LMFT.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.
• 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.
• Current and valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must:

• Possess a high degree of independence and self-motivation to act in accordance with SCOMH and Center policies and procedures.
• Be able to listen and understand patients for the implementation of practical, therapeutic principles, methods and counseling treatment.
• Use effective communication, oral and written, and ideas to apply knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy to identify and utilize resources available in the community for patient care.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Provide comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Be able to lift 5ibs.
• Understand service delivery will be in the community, patient's homes, or other settings.
• Be able to organize and manage time and understand that schedule may vary, as needed, for patient care.
• Understand that 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.