Mental Health Professional I - Housing Coordinator (Lexington MHC)

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, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under limited supervision, you will serve as the Center's Housing Coordinator to ensure patient access to appropriate community-based housing.Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I/Housing Coordinator:

• Provide oversight for the Center's housing programs, including Community Housing, Homeshare, Homeshare Respite, TLC/Housing and Homeless Program Supportive Housing developments, Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs), and other supportive housing programs, as applicable. Coordinates administrative requirements of the agency's housing programs, including payment contracts and patient agreements, outreach and recruitment efforts for Homeshare providers, and completion of assessments for patients living in CRCFs. Assess patients' psychiatric status to determine ability to move to a lower level of care in the Housing continuum.

• Coordinate with the agency's Transition Programs staff, including Clinical Care Coordinators (CCCs) and Transition Specialist, MCO CCCs, Certified Peer Support Specialists, and Benefits/Entitlement Specialists, Partners with the local HUD Continuum of Care, public housing authority(ies), and affordable housing owners and property managers. Coordinates patient housing referrals and move-ins and maintains wait lists for each Center housing program.

• Enter and maintain Community Housing data in the agency's Electronic Health Record. Prepares and submits the monthly Community Housing report.

• Enter and maintain Center Homeshare/TLC program and patient information in the agency's SharePoint site and CIS/Electronic Health Record.

• Participate in other OMH or partner agency programs and activities as may be required. Attends treatment team meetings daily and provides consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.

• Complete documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.

• Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCMH and Center policies and Procedures.

• Master's degree and professional experience in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and two years of post-graduate experience in the clinical counseling program

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within first six (6) months of employment.

• Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.

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

Post hire, employees must have:

• Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.

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.

Position requires flexible schedule. Services are delivered in the community and in patients' homes. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

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.