Mental Health Professional I Intake Coordinator

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 /Intake Coordinator 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, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 501 Nelson Blvd, Kingstree, SC 29556.

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 appliable position.

As a Mental Health Professional I/Intake Coordinator, you will be under direct supervision from the Clinic Director and other supervisory staff member to provide screenings and assessments through the intake process for children and adults. Provide group, individual, and family therapy to patients receiving adult outpatient services. Also, emergency and case management services are offered to persons with emotional disturbances. Offer assistance to all patients of Waccamaw Center for Mental Health/Office of Mental Health Kingstree Clinic.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Assist in the development, maintenance and monitoring of treatment plans with multi-discipline treatment services.
• Provide crisis intervention, screenings and assessments.
• Oversee intake process to emergent, urgent and non-urgent mental health patients to include counseling requiring specialized diagnostic and treatment intervention skills to adult and children in an outpatient setting.
• Responsible for other approved services are provided to individual, family and groups.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Participate in treatment team staffing and formulate individual treatment plans for patient and/or families in adult outpatient setting.

Requirements

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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology, Psychopathology Diagnostics, Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and Medical Ethics.
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience maybe documented as a practicum, internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at a normal volume, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Be able to provide 10-year DMV driving record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Be able to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
• Possess assessment, interviewing and case management skill set.
• Participate in on-going service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain necessary skills to perform duties.
• Must deal with cases requiring methods, principles and practices of counseling, education services, knowledge of health and welfare assistance, understanding of psychopathology and patient management.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, other professionals and the public.
• Exercise good clinical judgement and be able to function independently while exhibiting self-direction.

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.