Mental Health Professional I / Mobile Crisis Clinician (Charleston)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional 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 BHDD- Office of Mental Health– Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC), 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.

Under general supervision you will provide assessments, consultation, crisis intervention, and short-term case management services for patients being discharged from local hospitals or from the community at large. The overall purpose of this position is to provide timely access to outpatient mental health services and to divert hospitalizations and/or incarcerations. Responsibilities for the Mobile Crisis Mental Health Professional:

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidence-based clinical interventions.

• Comply with all BHDD/CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Coorporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

• Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation.

• Provide advanced triage, screening for emergencies and for patients seeking routine intake appointments.

• Provide advanced community assessments, crisis interventions to people in psychiatric distress. Conduct screening for probate court applicants.

• Conduct advanced initial assessments, formulate dispositions with patients and connect patients to treatment.

• Collect, organize, and record data and information for medical records in accordance with QI guidelines that is reflective of quality of patient care.

• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy.

• A master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by BHDD.

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.

• This position has an on-call requirement and is considered an essential position and may require work on holidays, weather emergencies etc.

• Must hold a valid SC Driver's License.

• Must be able to lift 10 pounds, sit, stand, bend, walk reasonable distances.

Post hire, employee must:

• Have working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric settings.
• Have working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
• Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

Available Shifts: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with additional after-hours work required.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