Mental Health Professional I - Adult (Beaufort/Coastal Empire)

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 - Adult Treatment, 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 (OMH), Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.

Under direct supervision of the Clinic Director, you will provide evidence based mental health counseling, complete clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and properly manage assigned cases for adults, children, adolescents, youth in transition, and families open to Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I - Adult Treatment

• Direct Care: Provide recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis; advocate for clients; serve as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers; coordinate with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients; serve as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization; and meet the minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.
• Professional/Clinical Development: Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training. Perform the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner. Attend to daily schedule of patient to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC.
• Quality Assurance Maintain client service records in accordance with SCOMH QA standards; adhere to OMH, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.
• Corporate Compliance: Demonstrate thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and complies with all OMH and Center corporate compliance requirements.

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 applicable position.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

This position may require some in-state travel.

Post hire, employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• 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.
• Be able to assess, diagnose and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with their family members.

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.

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must 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 clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.