Mental Health Professional I / Adult Services (Spartanburg)

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 (BHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Under limited supervision of the Adult Services Director, you will perform direct clinical services (individual, family, and group therapy) within an outpatient clinic setting. Increase collaborative efforts between SAMHC and Community organizations involving all in the implementation process. Will assist in providing emergency coverage for walk in emergencies as well as Intake for new patients as needed. Provides services in a culturally sensitive manner. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide Assessment, Individual, Group, and Family therapy services, as well as Intake and ongoing assessment to the designated population. Develop, implement, monitor, and modify treatment plans. Provide case management and coordination with medical staff as needed, to meet the treatment needs of patients.

• Monitor benchmarks regarding documentation and billing as stated CMHC standards. Maintain patient charts according to requirements of current Quality Assurance manual and assure high-quality services have been provided in a culturally sensitive manner to the patients. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local corporate compliance laws. Monitor benchmarks regarding documentation and billing as stated by CMHC standards.

• Attend and participate in regular/mandated trainings, supervisory sessions, departmental general staffing's, interagency staffing's, treatment team meetings, and other scheduled meetings as required by community partners and the Mental Health Center.

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social science, or related field.

Additional Requirements:

• In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional as BHDD/OMH, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or -post clinical experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities of your application and/or resume.

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

Post hire, employee must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Have knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques.
• Have knowledge of casework practices and interviewing techniques.
• Have knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Be able to organize and maintain caseload.
• Be able to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives.
• Be able to effectively plan, coordinate, and manage complex treatment interventions.

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.