Job Description

Posting number: 190588

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job classification: Mental Health Professional I

Posting type: Open

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 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 the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Under limited supervision provides culturally sensitive services of Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Assessment, PRS, and case management services to assigned clients in the Rehab Services Program.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I

• Provide Assessment, Individual and Group Services, Crisis Intervention, PRS, and Family Therapy to assigned clients.

• Function as part of treatment team. Work with clients and other staff to develop Treatment Plans for individual clients and helps to develop program plan to meet these individuals' goals.

• Assist with coordinating care for patients at Rosewood ALF, Cantrell's RCF, and Draymont Ridge apartments, and acts as liaison between MHC and these facilities.

• Maintain clinical records to Quality Assurance Standards and maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local Corporate Compliance Laws.

• Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, workshops, and required staff development and training.

Examples of duties

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

Additional Requirement:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of counseling, psychopathology and patient management, of basic health and welfare services and the ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families and representative of other professional disciplines.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
  
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Perform all jobs duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMH, Quality Assurance, Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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.