Mental Health Professional I - DJJ (Orangeburg)

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, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center 2319 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118.

As the Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision, you will provide clinical and educational services to consumers, families and community partners within a community mental health program located in a county Juvenile Justice Office.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

Provide an array of community mental health services in a culturally competent manner.

Clinical services to be performed, as privileged, will include, but will not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual group, and family therapy.

Case Management, to children, adolescents, and their families in accordance with quality assurance standards.

Formulate plans of care and maintains accurate medical records, ensuring that documentation is in accordance with OMH and Center Quality Assurance Standards.

Participate in treatment team meetings/staffing and administrative meetings as designated; Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, CARF and HIPPA standards.

Provide case management and ancillary services to children and their families in coordination with other agencies such as DSS, DJJ, COC, DDSN, schools, etc. in order to facilitate the total treatment of assigned consumers.

Confer with Juvenile Justice personnel in a consultative manner on issues related to children and adolescents in regard to mental health. Participate in staff meetings, in-service, and other designated meetings to offer appropriate consultation, referrals, and mental health service as needed.

Active participation in data collection and assimilation for reporting outcomes as required by OMH.

Maintain medical records and clinical documentation to meet QA and CARF standards.

Requirements

• A masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field.

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.

Must be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, bend, climb stairs, move from one area to another and lift 20 lbs.

Must be licensure eligible in his/her specific field of study.

Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.

Qualifications

• Experience with treating individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post Hire, Employee Must:

• Have excellent therapeutic skills in working with diverse families
• Ability to communicate well with others and foster relationships between the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Mental Health Center.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the 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 OAMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Licensure eligible in his/her specific field of study.

This position is considered 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.