Mental Health Professional I-School-Based (Beckman Center for Mental Health Services)

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, Beckman Center for Mental Health, 1547 Parkway, Greenwood, SC 29646. As the Mental Health Professional I, working under general supervision, you will provide treatment service to the seriously mentally ill adult population and/or children, adolescents and their families.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:• Provide mental health services in a culturally competent manner which will include but not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families.

• Formulate plan of care and maintain accurate medical records.

• Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.

• Ensure each patient has a LOC established and updated quarterly and is treated at the frequency recommended.

• Participate in Center's emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact, to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization.

• Participate as an active member of the clinical team.

• Participate and engage in supervisory meetings, staffing, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings.

• Prepare staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.

• Gather and submit outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.

• Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

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

Additional Requirements:• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.

• Ability to work in an essential position.

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

• Experience managing complex treatment interventions.

Post hire, employees must:

• Ability to advance casework practice, clinical counseling technique, and comprehensive assessment aligned with federal, state, and local social service regulations.
• Ability to navigate complex legal principles and leveraged public and private community education and support programs to optimize client c
• Ability to organize and manage high-volume caseload; exercised sound discretion to plan, coordinate, and execute complex treatment interventions.
• Ability to establish strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, state agencies, private sector partners, and the public through clear, effective communication.