Mental Health Professional I / Crisis Services - Manning Facility

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 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, Santee-Wateree MHC (SWMHC), 215 Commerce Street, Manning, SC 29102. Under limited supervision, conduct assessments to include ICA and ICA updates, Crisis interventions and triage services. Provide therapy services as needed. Make referrals to other community agencies based on patient needs. Serve as liaison for the Crisis Department and community agencies. Make recommendations during staffing based on patient needs.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide crisis intervention, assessment, triage, and case management services to identify consumers of the Manning Clinic to include comprehensive initial clinical assessment and provide diagnostic impressions. Maintain billable Patient Care Hours (PCH) as assigned.

• Serve as liaison with other community hospitals. Provide individual and group therapy as needed.

• Complete and maintain accurate documentation per policy and according to Federal, State and Center policy and procedure. Comply with applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence policies, procedures and regulations and attends all training classified as mandatory.

• Work closely with community agencies to provide continuity of care and integrated services for identified consumers. Refer patients to appropriate community agencies. Attend staff meetings and scheduled supervision and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings. Consult with physicians and supervisors as needed.

• Demonstrate flexibility in working with Mobile Crisis Department during the day that may require onsite community assessments.

• Perform other related duties as directed. Travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed. Required to participate in after-hours coverage.

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

Additional Requirements:• Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Ability to complete MAPS and other required training.

• Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree MHC catchment area as directed.

Post hire, employees must demonstrate:• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other state agencies, clients, and their families.

• Knowledge of case work practices and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.

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.