Mental Health Professional I - School Based (Orangeburg)

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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Orangeburg Mental Health Center 2319 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg SC 29118.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision, you will provide clinical mental health services to consumers and families within a community mental health program, located in a public-school setting. This is a school-based position available in the Orangeburg School District.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide an array of community mental health services in a school setting in a culturally competent manner. Clinical services to be performed as privileged, will include but not be limited to, assessment, crisis management, individual, group and family therapy and other services that are needed and appropriate for students and their families.

• Participate in treatment team meetings/staffing and administrative meetings as designated; Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, CARF and HIPPA standards.

• Provide consultation and training to teachers and community. Participate with school personnel in parent-teacher conferences and other designated school meetings to offer appropriate consultation, referrals and mental health services as needed.

• Develop, arrange, and facilitate services for the assigned caseload during periods when school is not in session, ensuring that services do not lapse.

• Actively participate in data collection and assimilation for reporting outcomes as required for school-based mental health projects.

• Maintain medical records and clinical documentation to meet QA and CARF standards.

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field.

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.

• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, bend, climb stairs, move from one area to another and lift 20 lbs.

• Must be licensure eligible in his/her specific field of study.

• Must have prior experience developing programs in the school mental health services and building relationships with schools staff/parent/youth.

• Have excellent therapeutic skills in working with Children, Adolescents and their families.

• 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, Employee Must:• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.

• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/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. 60011199