Mental Health Professional I - Clinton / School District 56 ( Beckman )

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at The SC Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities 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. Under general supervision, the Mental Health Professional I will provide treatment services to children, adolescents, and their families. Mental Health services will be provided in a culturally competent manner, which will include, but not limited to assessments, crisis management, individual therapy group therapy, and family therapy.

This position is with Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, Laurens Mental Health Clinic, 442 Professional Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325. School - Based service provision will be provided to Clinton School District 56 onsite at the school and at other locations as needed for proper access to care.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:• Provide mental health services in a culturally competent manner which will include but not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families. Formulate plans of care and maintain accurate medical records.

• Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, OMH and CARF policies and procedures.

• Ensure each patient has a level of care (LOC) established and updated quarterly and is treated at the frequency recommended.

• Ensure that caseload standards are met.

• Participate in Center’s emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact, to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization.

• Participate as an active member of the clinical team. Participate and is engaged in supervisory meetings, staffings, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings. Is prepared to staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.

• Gather and submits outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, OMH and CARF policies and procedures.

• Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

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

Additional Requirements• 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.

• 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.

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

Post hire, employees must:• Maintain practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.

• Possess ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Organize and maintain a caseload.
• Implement 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.
• Understand position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/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.