Mental Health Professional I / MDFT (Catawba)

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 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, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), 448 Lakeshore Pkwy, NorthLake II, Rock Hill, SC 29730

As the Mental Health Professional, working under limited supervision of the CAF Director, you will provide time limited in-home services to families in which a child is in imminent risk of being placed outside of the home due to disruptive behavior being exhibited in the home, school, and/or community using the Multidimensional Family Therapy Model

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I / MDFT Therapist:

Provide clinical assets, individual, family & group treatment, as well as crisis intervention services for assigned caseload utilizing a variety of therapeutic and best practice approaches, following access to care guidelines, caseload limit recommendations, and continuity of care procedures.

Provide clinical services in accordance with the CCMHC Patient care hours Policy, 675 hours annually of work time in provision of direct services

Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, regulations, statutes (federal, local, SCDBDD), or laws regulating the provision of health care.

Documentation is completed thoroughly and in a timely manner in accordance with mandated guidelines and CCMHC and SCDBHDD QA standards, and in collaboration with the client served.

Review clinical documentation/caseload charts regularly in order to monitor for potential issues and to incorporate QA suggestions/corrections.

Maintain appropriate level of training required for licensure (if applicable) as well as completes SCEIS modules (including one additional cultural competency training) by June 30th of each year.

• Participate in training and consultations to maintain fidelity to the model. Implement recommendations from the MDFT teams and engage supervisors for individual supervision. Coordinate community resources/referrals to promote integration when clinically indicated.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and two (2) years of experience in a clinical counseling program.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working with children who have a mental health diagnosis.
• Either possess licensure, or obtain licensure within three (3) years of hire date.

• Ability to lift five (5) pounds.
• Due to the possibility of travel, employee is required to have a valid state driver's license.
• Position is essential and may be called back for disasters/emergencies.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule and understand this position is considered essential and may be called back during crises / disasters/ emergencies.
• Be able to deliver services in the community and patients' homes.
• Have the ability to perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.

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.