Mental Health Professional I - CAF/Adult

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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1510 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936. As the Mental Health Professional, you will provide assessments and crisis interventions for children, their families as well as other direct services, (group, family, etc.). Provides assessment and crisis intervention services for adults within the clinic, when required. Serve as liaison for the Colleton County Schools, DSS and Family Court.

• Provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting as well as provides services within the clinic for adults, when required. Provides assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed. Ensures documentation of all services provided following established standards.

• Provides consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors.

• Participates in weekly team staff meetings with other mental health professionals, as well as attends and participates in C&A Staffings as scheduled.

• Provides consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents. Provides follow-up after discharge.

• Participates in school-related activities such as PTOs, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricular-related activities in support of client (student) relations.

• Provides other related duties and limited consultation/educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor.

This position MAY be eligible for BHDD-OMH 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.

Submit an up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

• Master’s degree in a social science; one (1) year experience in a clinical counseling program, licensed or license eligible.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Have a thorough knowledge of counseling theory, particularly in the field of families, children and adolescents is needed (employee should possess these skills from on-the-job experience and training). 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.