Mental Health Professional - CAF SBS - District 5

Full Job Description

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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Under limited supervision of the School Mental Health Coordinator, employee will perform direct School Mental Health services. You will provide a therapeutic program, including prevention and early intervention with youth at risk for social, emotional, behavioral, and/or academic difficulties in designated Spartanburg County Schools in District 5. Increase collaborative efforts between SAMHC, the School Districts, and community organizations all in the implementation process. Provide services in a culturally sensitive manner. Assist direct supervisor with task of increasing public
awareness and appropriate utilization and appropriate utilization of School Mental Health.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide Assessment, Individual, Group and Family Therapy services, as well as intake and ongoing assessment, to child, adolescents, and adult SAMHC patients. Develop, implement, monitor, and modify treatment plans. Provide Case Management and ancillary services.
• Provide consultation, education, and prevention strategies to families, school personnel etc., relating to community mental health issues. Develop and implement training for staff as requested.

Maintain client charts according to requirement of current Quality Assurance manual and assures high quality services have been provided in a culturally sensitive manner to the clients.

Maintain compliance with all local state, and federal Corporate Compliance laws. Adhere to all Corporate compliance, outcome evaluation, research, and continuity of care policies and procedures.

Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with State/Center quality Assurance standards.

• Attend and participate in requires/mandated trainings, supervisory sessions, departmental general staffing, interagency staffing, treatment meetings, and other scheduled meetings as required by the school and Mental Health Center.

Requirements

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

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Have knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior, casework practices, and interviewing techniques.
• have knowledge of legal principles and practices of clinical counseling and education services, and ability to apply this knowledge.
• Have knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of clinical counseling and education services, along with the ability to apply this knowledge.
• Have ability to organize and maintain a caseload, and effectively plan, coordinate, and manage complex treatment interventions.
• Have the ability to exercise judgement and discretion in delivering clinical services in the school and clinic setting.

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.