Mental Health Professional - Law Enforcement Embedded (Colleton)

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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 507 Forest Cir, Walterboro, SC 29488.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under the limited supervision provides clinical assessments and therapeutic services for individuals referred by and involved with the Colleton County Sheriff's Department. Will work with adults/children/families who are at high risk for psychological and functional impairment following a traumatic incident and are in need of therapeutic interventions and resources in a community setting. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include:

• Utilize clinical skills in providing screening, crisis and therapeutic interventions, assessment, and resources to adults, children, and families who have been identified as high risk for psychological and functional impairment following a traumatic event or will arrange for appropriate disposition of cases requiring a different level of care. Will continue to provide follow up after traumatic experience to determine if other or additional referrals are needed.

• Provide case consultation with officers to generate assessments and referrals of patients identified in need of mental health resources/interventions. Serves as liaison with personnel of Colleton Sheriff’s Department to facilitate treatment and/or outside referral needs of identified patients seen with CPD.

• Coordinate with key community stakeholders to provide multi-system, trauma informed interventions and participate in community outreach events.

• Coordinates data collection, analysis, and reporting statewide the data collection of patients served.

• Comply with the South Carolina Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences with two years of experience. Must be licensed, or eligible for licensure.

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

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Be able to participate in after hours crisis intervention.
• Have knowledge of the theories and practices of psychopathology and psychotherapy necessary to treat persons with mental illness and/or chemical dependencies in a community setting.
• Have the ability to assess and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with family members.
• Participate in after-hours community events.

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.