Mental Health Professional I / Highway to Hope (Aiken)

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 / Highway to Hope (Aiken) 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, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801. Position will be delivering services as part of the Highway to Hope Mobile Mental Health RV Program. This position requires travel between clinics & community. Services are provided in the community/clinic.

As a Mental Health Professional, I/Highway to Hope (Aiken) you will under general supervision, provide recovery oriented counseling and related behavioral healthcare services, and/or case mangement functions in Mobile Unit (RV).

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I / Highway to Hope (Aiken):• Provide an array of clinical services and meets patient care hour expectations as indicated on the EPMS. Services may include but are not limited to assessment, treatment planning, crisis management, individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case-coordination.

• Service are delivered in a patient-centered, recovery-oriented manner.
• Service are provided with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards.
• Requirements may include but are not limited to: appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and Safety Plans.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners in order to facilitate linkages to services and provide quality treatment.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training and licensure/certification as applicable.
• Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• Complie with Corporate Compliance policy; all state and federal laws; all agency and center policies and procedures.
• Help ensure area is CARF accredited.
• Mentoring/supervising practicum students/interns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

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

• Licensed or meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.

• Must be willing to pursue licensure in SC within six months of hire date.

• 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. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.

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

• Behavioral healthcare experience.

• 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.
• Have ability to listen and understand and effectively 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.
• Have the ability to utilize an electronic health record.
• Have the ability to operate and drive an RV.
• Be able to attend Supervision, which may vary from direct to general osupervision and guidance dependent upon the candidate's experience and responsibilities.
• Be responsible for BHDD and Center policies and procedures.
• Follow ABMHC/OMH policies and procedures.
• Hold a valid driver's license and have dependable and reliable transportation.
• Be able to climb steps into vehicle and lift 20lbs.
• 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.

This position requires the ability to operate mobile mental health vehicle (RV) and set-up.

Requires travel between clinics & community. Services are provided in the community/clinic.

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.