Mental Health Professional I / Adult Services (Tri-County CMHC/Chesterfield)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the 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, Tri-County/Chesterfield Clinic, 207 Perry Wiley Way, Chesterfield, SC 29709 As the Mental Health Professional I, Under direct supervision, provides clinical mental health services to patients, primarily adults, within a community mental health program.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provides outpatient mental health services to TCCMHC patients, primarily adults, using diverse treatment interventions and methods, such as individual, family, and group therapies, assessments, crisis interventions, and case management. Meets agency patient care hours standards.

• Ensures all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with SCD:MH Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures. Acts in a culturally competent manner. Shall comply with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

• Utilizes collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services.

• Attends and participates in clinical treatment team staffing as scheduled. Attends total staffing, total clinical training, and CAF meetings. Participates in assigned intra-agency committees.

• Promotes Center programs and services through outreach, education, and participation in Center-sponsored and community events.Provides mental health consultations and other services for individuals seen in local hospital emergency department.

• Perfonns other related duties as required or assigned.

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

Agency Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences a related field and professional experience in a human services or social services program. Must have a valid driver's license.

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

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Travel throughout the Tri-County CMHC catchment area as directed

• License or license eligible

• Health care or related experience

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

Post hire, employees must demonstrate:• Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques.

• Knowledge of casework practices and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Completion of MAPS and other required training.

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.