Mental Hlth Prof III - 6116599 - FAMPR

Serves as the Senior Behavioral Health Program Lead and acts as point of contact insuring adequate behavioral health coverage for statewide regions, provides clinical program oversight, along with the schedule for the 24/7 behavioral health care line. Functions as a highly autonomous subject matter expert, directing the coordination of mental health and preventative services for SCARNG Service Members, their families, and State Employees. This role is responsible for the strategic clinical design of program delivery, policy implementation, and high-level inter-agency liaison efforts. The position provides clinical consultation to leadership, manages complex case escalations, and provides crisis response services collaboratively with the Chaplain Corp in accordance with the CISM Peer Support model and SCANG SOP. A Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social work, psychology, or a related social science field, along with at least six (6) years post-graduate administrative and clinical mental health experience. Management experience is preferred and must demonstrate advanced working knowledge and skills in working with the military population. Must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of South Carolina (e.g., Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice [LISW-CP], Licensed Professional Counselor [LPC], Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist [LMFT], or Licensed Psychologist). Must maintain current malpractice liability insurance, meet current board annual standards to maintain active licensure and have at least three years proven work experience working with the Department of Defense (DOD), National Guard members and families. Comprehensive, advanced knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnostic criteria (DSM-5-TR), evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and crisis intervention protocols. Extensive knowledge of state and federal privacy laws, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate mental health program using data and provide oversight and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Must demonstrate advance skill level in inter-agency collaboration, including negotiating, writing, and executing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Must demonstrate competency in providing oversight of the Integrate Behavioral Health program and demonstrated excellent leadership skills providing effective mental health to command in high-complex clinical situations, crisis situations and provide representation of the program to TAG leadership. Must possess collaboration skills to work with and provide consultation on behavioral health needs with BHO MM Officers (MED Command), IPPW, and SARC. Must possess an active and valid HIPAA certification. Must be able to collaborate and work with other entities within the organization. May be required to work extended hours, weekends, or non-standard shifts to support emergency management operations, natural disasters, state-active-duty mobilizations, or critical clinical emergencies. Overnight and extended travel is required to attend pre/post-deployment events, and represent the agency at national conferences, training workshops, and seminars. Mental Health III will be responsible for behavioral health region that will be conducive in size to increased administrative duties. Must work collaboratively with Chaplain Corp to ensure service members behavioral health needs are met and respond as needed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.