Mental Health Professional I/ Detention Center (Aiken)

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/ Detention Center 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 Aiken County Detention Center, 435 Wire Road, Aiken, SC 29801.

This position is embedded at Aiken County Detention Center.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I/Detention Center:

• Provide safe, effective, measurable, and evidence based mental health services to inmates at the Aiken County Detention Center to reduce symptoms, improve
  functioning, and reduce recidivism.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
• Counseling will address the root causes of opioid addiction, substance use recovery, and relapse prevention plan.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments with Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatrist, Entitlement Specialist at ACDC.
• Consult with community partners as applicable to the case and needs of the patient.
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal
  knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Provide requested program data by the 5th of each month.
• Compile with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plans.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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.

Requirements

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment and eligible to become notary in SC.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.

Additional Requirements:

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.

Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Experience with treating individuals diagnosed with mental illness and
  substance use.
• Certification or licensed in addictions.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Be provided routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
• Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

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.