Mental Health Professional I / Admissions (Greenville) (Internal Applicants Only)

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, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 124 Mallard Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

Under limited supervision, provides triage screenings, crisis intervention, and advanced assessments.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide triage screening, assessment, crisis intervention services for persons in crisis/emergency situations or persons seeking services via phone or face to face contact.

• Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with State/Center Quality Assurance standards. Collaborative Concurrent Documentation will be a technique utilized in this effort.

• Comply with the SC Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.

• All required trainings are completed within DMH Guidelines. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

• Assist with walk ins, hospitalizations and additional clinical support to other areas as needed.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, 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.

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

Must be currently employed with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have extensive knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of clinical counseling and education services.
• Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management as related to psychiatric issues.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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.