Mental Health Professional II - Special Operations Supervisor (Berkeley County)

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 II/Special Operations Supervisor 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, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

As the Mental Health Professional II/Special Operations Supervisor, under general supervision, you will ensure effective and efficient coordination and supervision of the assigned services area which may include Highway to Hope mobile RV outreach services, Homeshare, Peer Support Services, MDFT, Housing Coordination, Community Education and Prevention, and IPS employment services. This position will also provide assessments, crisis management, individual and family counseling, and coordination of care for patients who present with psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II/Special Operations Supervisor:

Perform the duties of an MHP II including attending to the daily operations of assigned programs, ensuring effective personnel management, program coordination, employee evaluation, and leave management.

Provide clinical supervision including clinical support, work with staff and community partners to address barriers to care and engagement, attend meetings, serve on committees, complete audits, tracks data, provide in-service education for community partners, and helps orient new staff.

Team maintains positive patient and stakeholder customer satisfaction ratings.

Deliver an array of direct mental health services that are evidence-based including advanced assessment, crisis management, and individual and family therapy services patients as needed. Meet patient care hours and ensures the team meets hours.

Ensure self and team meet quality bench mark standards for items such as collaborative documentation, DLA -20 completion, appropriate level of care service provision, completing progress summaries and plans of care on time with patient signatures, closing cases in a timely manner and documenting attempts to engage in treatment.

Team meets Collaborative and other documentation standards and performs well on audits, keeps billing disallowances to a minimum.

Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corp Compliance policies, procedures, and regulations.

Will make good faith effort to report any activity that appears to violate policies, procedures, regulations and statutes; Will report compliance issues by contacting supervisor, Center's Corp Compliance Officer or OMH compliance Hotline at time violation is observed; Adheres to professional discipline's Code of Conduct for ethical practice.

Ensures area meets CARF accreditation standards.

Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development/training. Maintain professional license/certifications as appropriate. Comply with training requirements and timelines.

Perform all other duties assigned.

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 master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Additional Requirements

• One (1) year of clinical experience required, LPC, LMFT, or LISW licensure preferred.
  

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge about the impact of mental illness.
• Have knowledge about theories and methods of intervention.
• Have knowledge about the etiology and treatment of behavioral and emotional disorders is preferable.
• Provide a high level of attention to detail and task completion as well as dependability is highly desirable.
• Have familiarity with relevant systems of care and agency characteristics is desirable.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, families, and other professionals is essential.
• Have the ability to provide education/awareness activities in school and community.

*Services provided will be in clinic and community settings. This position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/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.