Mental Health Professional I / Adult Clinic Services (Columbia Area)

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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, 2715 Colonial Drive, Suite 200A, Columbia, SC 29203. As the Mental Health Professional I, you will provide intensive case management to a diverse and challenging consumer population of clients with chronic psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, with the intent to prevent or minimize hospitalization and enhance community placement, under the supervision of the Program Supervisor. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Although this position is a dayshift, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday schedule, there may be occasions that hours may be extended beyond the normal working hours for duties such as extra effort needed to complete assignments that may be dictated by crisis/emergency situations.

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

Post hire, employees must: • Possess a thorough knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostics, counseling, case management and recovery.

• Possess good interpersonal skills to work with consumers and other agencies.
• Have considerable knowledge of local agencies and facilities.
• Be able to provide services to serious, persistent mentally ill persons and the dually diagnosed.
• Be able to work with families and be credentialed as a Mental Health Professional.

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.