Mental Health Professional I / School Mental Health

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. 
                 

• Our office is located at the Polly Best Center, 916 Reynolds Road, Barnwell, SC 29812.
• This position will primarily deliver services in a School Setting in both Aiken and Barnwell Countys.

• Under limited supervision, provides an array of behavioral treatment services for patients (adult, children, and families) at ABMHC.

• Provides 820 patient care hours annually.
• Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
• Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
• Ensures patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills. 
• Reviews caseload weekly for timely discharges, engagement, transition, and follow-up.
• Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, complies with Corporate Compliance policy and Risk Management plan, and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Performs other duties as needed.

State Minimum Requirements:

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.  
• Licensed or working toward licensure in South Carolina. 
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a Mental Health Professional in accordance with Quality Assurance standards.

Agency (Facility) Preferences:

• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment. 
• Licensed in SC or able to obtain licensure within six months.
• Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. 
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas. 
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. 
• Ability to establish effective relationships. 
• Employee will be provided routine scheduled supervision by supervisor and participate in monthly consultation groups.
• Additional supervision provided by Psychiatrist during staff meetings.
• Employee is subject to SCDMH/ABMHC policies/procedures.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports. 
• Ability to lift 5 pounds.
• Operate a state vehicle (as applicable to position).
• This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. 

Note:  If any Agency/Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
 
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. 
• Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. 
• Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. 
• Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.  
• Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).