Mental Health Professional I -Clinic & School (Waterboro - Coastal Empire)

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, 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 507 Forest Cir, Walterboro, SC 29488.As the Mental Health Professional, working under the direct supervision of the Colleton Clinic Director, you will provide recovery-oriented services to a population with severe and persistently mental illness, in the Clinic and in the community. Services will be delivered according to the guidelines established by the SCDBHDD. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include:

• Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting. Provide assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed. Ensure documentation of all services provided following established standards. Provide direct services to patients in the Colleton Clinic/ CECMHC.
• Provide consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors.
• Participate in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals, as well as attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.
• Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents. Provide follow-up after discharge.
• Participate in school related activities such as PTO’s, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricula-related activities in support of client (student) relations.
• Document all contacts with consumers, families, significant others and agencies, according to all Quality Assurance Standards.

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.Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences.

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

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Be able to participate in after hours crisis intervention.
• Have knowledge of the theories and practices of psychopathology and psychotherapy necessary to treat persons with mental illness and/or chemical dependencies in a community setting.
• Have the ability to assess and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with family members.
• Participate in after-hours community events.

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.