Mental Health Professional II (OIDD-Pee Dee)

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community.

We are seeking a Mental Health Professional 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.

Under limited supervision, assists in maintaining delivery of psychological services at Pee Dee Regional Center:

• Knows requirements and interpretation of behavior assessment instruments (structural interviews, questionnaire, scales, etc.) approved by Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) Procedures, as well as Agency and Office Directives; performs Clinical Diagnostic, Mental Health Status and Risk Behavior Evaluation, interprets obtained results; prepares Psychological/Functional behavior Evaluation Reports for mentally ill and intellectually disabled persons with full prescriptive analysis of obtained assessment results and diagnostic classification system.

Administers Functional Behavior Assessments; calculate and interpret obtained results; develop, implement and update annual Behavior Support Plans (BSPs)/Addenda of assigned caseload.

Receive approval of BSPs/Addenda at Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and Human Rights Committee (HRC).

Follow ICF-IID’s Procedures, as well as Agency and Office Directives, and Mental Health Professional's ethical standards.

Implement Behavioral (classical and operant conditioning), Cognitive-Behavioral, and other therapy interventions in behavior modification program of BSP.

Provides consultations, monitoring and in-service trainings for staff throughout a 24-hour day regarding implementation of BSPs/Addenda and Planned Mechanical Restraints/Devices on-and off-campus programs at Pee Dee Regional Center.

Performs behavior observation sampling to validate data and on-spot in-service trainings for staff.

Participates in business meetings of assigned case load and report behavior changes or progress of behaviors and accordingly prepare Addendum to BSP as needed; performs admissions of consumers; collects, organizes, calculates and prepares monthly data charts and graphs of target and adaptive/replacement behaviors for progress notes [data of one (1) physical year], updated annual BSPs, Psychotropic Medication Review meetings and Psychiatric Consultations [data of two (2) physical years] and writes progress notes of each consumer monthly; prepares Psychological/Functional Behavior Evaluation Reports for Single Plan.

Revises objectives of BSP quarterly or sooner as needed.

Provides Individual and/or Group Counseling or Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention and Stabilization, and on-call service based on Behavioral, Cognitive–Behavioral, and other therapy interventions.

Secures Psychotherapy and/or Counseling notes based on Mental Health Professional's ethical standards, ICF-IID’s Procedures, as well as Agency and Office Directives, and HIPAA requirements.

• Performs related solitary and/or group work functions assigned by supervisor.
  • Including on call duties after work hours, on weekends and/or holidays when necessary.

This position is located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in Clinical (intervention techniques)/Abnormal (diagnostics)/Behavior (reconditioning behavior) Psychology, Psychological/Functional Behavior Evaluations. Skilled in administration behavior assessment instruments, interpretation of results, Mental Health and Risk Behavior Evaluation, preparation of Psychological/Functional Behavior Evaluation Reports, Clinical Interview/Diagnostics, implementation of Behavior, Cognitive-Behavior and other therapy interventions in behavior modification program through implementation of Behavior Support Plan, Individual/Group Counseling/Psychotherapy/Crisis Intervention and Stabilization. Able to prepare/modify/monitor Behavioral Support Plans; prepare/present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports/progress notes; provide consultations and in-service trainings for staff; perform on-call duties, follow Pee Dee Regional Center Internal Procedures, Agency Directives, HIPAA requirements and Mental Health Professional ethical standards.

Additional Information

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening – to include a drug screening; background record checks (to include fingerprinting), South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General “List of Excluded Individuals/Entities” screening; South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials.

We reserve the right to rescind an offer of employment in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.

Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with consumers of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, tuberculosis (TB) skin or blood testing must be completed prior to beginning employment.

All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, employees of The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program.

You may contact Human Resources for further information. Supplemental Questions: 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 South Carolina 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.

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 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)