Mental Health Professional II/Adult Clinical Treatment Services (BPH Adult Civil)

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 II 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 (OMH), G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Mental Health Professional II, working under general supervision of the Program Manager I, you will provide psychological services (both diagnostic and treatment related) to adult psychiatric impatient population. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II:

• Provide active treatment by conducting therapeutic groups to assigned patients.

• Conduct individual therapy for referred patients; provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient progress and ongoing needs.

• Complete discipline specific admission and annual assessments; consults with treatment team regarding treatment needs.

• Create individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PRSPs) in conjunction with treatment team and provide ongoing support.

• Monitor individual practices to ensure auditing standards are met.

• Provide weekend, holiday, evening and hazardous weather coverage as needed/assigned.

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committee as assigned.

• Complete all required trainings (SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)-during birth month); to include Annual CPR Certification skills; MAPS/MANDT training.

• Maintain all licensure requirements if applicable.

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Additional Requirement• Ability to work weekends if needed and during hazardous weather.

• Must be able to bend, squat, pull push wheelchairs and lift up to fifty (50 pounds.

• Ability to move freely between patient units as necessary, computer knowledge and skills sufficient to fulfill job duties efficiently.

• Ability to work with diverse population across the lifespan; familiar with stages of development.

• Ability to function independently at a high level and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• A master's degree in a clinical field such as Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and/or Social Work and possession of a license in South Carolina as a Professional Counselor (LPC/LPCA) or licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

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

Post hire, employees must: • Have knowledge of psychopathology, assessment and individual/group therapy.

• Ability to relate well to acute and chronic mentally ill patients in a hospital setting, as well as work collaboratively with members of other professional disciplines.
• Certification in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, substance abuse specific treatment, etc.

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. 60009221; 60013941