Mental Health Professional I / Intake - Lancaster (Catawba)

Job Responsibilities

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 / Intake 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 theSC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health,Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), 1906 Hwy 521 By-Pass South, Lancater, SC 29720. Under the supervision of the Clinic Director, employee will provide therapeutic and emergency services to patients and their families in the Lancaster Clinic. Will also ensure frequent interaction with other community agencies and maintain positive professional relationships. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I / Intake:

• Provide medically necessary clinical services, including but not limited to, assessment, individual, family and group therapy and crisis intervention services to a targeted population of adult clients and their families. Services may be provided in the clinic, in the client’s home, or other community setting.
• Responsible for case management services for assigned caseload. These services include: referrals, advocacy, interagency staffings, and coordinating care between agencies/service providers as appropriate.
• Formulate recovery based plans of care with person centered goals and objectives. Conduct timely reviews and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Attend and participate in Treatment Team meetings/staffings, including staffing with MD at CCMHC. Pursue continuing education and training. Maintain positive professional relationships with MHC staff, and community agencies, as well as, clients and their families. Work to overcome the stigma of mental illness and mental health services by providing education, training and support services to the community at large.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and experience in a clinical counseling program.

Additional Requirements

• In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professinak at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicatns must be able to provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activites on your application and / or resume.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be able to operate a state vehicle.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule and know this position in considered essential and may be called back during crises / disasters / emergencies.
• Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Employee must qualify as a Mental Health Professional as defined by SCDBHDD / CCMHC QA Standards. Must be licensed or eligible for full licensure within 3 years of hire.

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.