Mental Professional I/Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team QMHP - Lexington

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 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, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. ACT is an innovative program that requires an organized, and enthusiastic professional who is willing to make a difference in patients' lives. We are looking for individuals who are invested in the betterment of patients' and the community. If you are interested in cultivating not only people but a program, read further.

In this position, you will serve on an ACT team providing evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services om accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

Responsibilities for MHP- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)-included but are not limited to:• Provide direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills. Utilize assertive engagement to engage beneficiaries in service.

• Assist patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community. Utilize the patient's natural supports.
• Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assists with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
• Provide family psychoeducation and work with beneficiaries' natural supports.
• Lead the person-centered planning process for patients of the ACT program.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities. Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices. Attend treatment teams meetings daily and provide consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
• Finish documentation according to QA/SCBHDD standards, comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations
• Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, and clinical trainings. Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and SCBHDD and Center policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

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

Internal Requirements:

• Licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of South Carolina
• A master's or doctoral degree from a program that is primarily psychological in nature from an accredited university
• One (1) year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness
• Position requires flexibility of work hours and participation in afterhours crisis response

Additional Requirements:• Ability to lift 5lbs. and operate a state vehicle.

• Position is considered essential; and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team.
• Requires flexible schedule.
• Services are delivered in the community and patients' homes.

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

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.