Mental Health Professional I - Adult Clinical Treatment Services (G. W. Bryan Hospital)

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 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 BHDD - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, Adult Clinical Treatment Services 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Mental Health Professional I, working under the general supervision of the Program Manager or designee you will complete Annual psychological assessments, security Well-Being Preference and Elopement Risk Assessments for assigned patients, and serve on the crisis intervention team. Provide psychological/psychoeducational and therapeutic services for patients with chronic persistent mental illness to the adult/civil inpatient population on assigned lodge. Facilitate and co-facilitate group sessions using evidence-based curricula and monitor on/off lodge groups in the V JB Learning Center and Treatment Mall.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:• Utilize clnical documentation using FIRPP (Focus, Intervention, Response, Progress, and Plan) format for daily progress group notes, session, treatment plan updates, crisis intervention notes and monthly summation on treatment plan updates. Participate in and contribute to treatment team meetings. Develop treatment plan updates and annual MTPs on assigned patients based on interdisciplinary assessments and feedback; including goals and interventions. Perform Pyshological screening assessments, elopement risk assessment, well-being preference forms. Complete audits by deadline.

• Facilitate/co-facilitate and/or monitor therapeutic groups and individual sessions to assigned 10-15 patients on caseload, meeting the minimum required 20 hours weekly.

• Complete all trainings as required (SCEIS trainings during birth month) and attend all mandatory trainings as required. Adhere to policy and procedures including but not limited to Corporate Compliance, HIPPA and Harassment-Free Workplace trainings. Complete CPR and MANDT training during birth month.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as assigned. Submit weekly active treatment hours in shared spreadsheet. Submit daily group attendance to supervisor. Attend all staff, Learning Center, and Community Meetings on assigned lodge, etc.

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

• A master's degree in psychology or counseling and professional experience in human services or social services from an accredited program and two (2) years of experience in the practice of psychology subsequent to the degree, OR possession of a license in SC as a psychologist or professional counselor.

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

Post hire, employee must:• Demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.

• Have the ability to listen, understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

• Have knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.

• Have some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.

• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

• Have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

• Serve on an On-Call Crisis Schedule, provide group therapy, relate well with acute/chronically ill patients in hospital setting.

• Work well in collaborative work environment.

• Demonstrate patient boundaries.

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.