Mental Health Professional I / Mobile Crisis (Columbia Area MHC)

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 BHDD - Office of Mental Health, Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC), Emergency Services, Mobile Crisis. As the Mental Health Professional I, working under limited supervision, you will perform assessments, C-20's, and crisis services for individuals who present to Emergency Services/Intake and within the community. Provide afterhours coverage which also includes weekend and weekday afterhours. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide an advanced level of crisis management services in accordance with center policies and procedures. Provide services in a patient-centered approach to care. Complete and submit clinical documentation that is clear, concise, and focuses on patient-driven care.

• Coordinate with key community stakeholders, doctors' offices, other organizations to provide education/information on Mobile Crisis, Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC), mental illness, and participate in community outreach events.

• Perform C-20's and comprehensive and advanced level mental Health assessments for the purpose of initiating a service plan for each patient that will include but is not limited to determining provisional diagnosis, identifying the level of service addressing patient needs/goals, barriers to treatment, safety planning, providing evidence-based clinical interventions, and speedy disposition. Perform the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner.

• Comply with the BHDD-Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements.

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

• A master's degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by BHDD-OMH and two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a clinical counseling program.

• Experience working with severe and persistent mentally ill persons.

• Have knowledge of local agencies and facilities.

• Licensure as a LPC, LISW, etc.

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

Post hire, employees must have:

• Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques and investigative techniques, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of clinical practices and interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices and federal, state and local laws or regulations pertaining to social service programs.
• Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling services.
• The ability to organize and be flexible in managing crisis', assessments, screenings, and collaborative documentation.
• The ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives and effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment interventions.
• The ability to determine treatment, disposition, and level of care.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize BHDD-Office of Mental Health (OMH) policy and procedures to meet the needs of individuals, their families and the community.
• The ability to work as part of a clinical team in order to support the Emergency-Intake Services Clinic, crisis in the community and in the clinic, and provide afterhours for mobile.
• The ability to participate in outreach events monthly.
• The ability to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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.