Mental Health Professional II (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

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, 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Mental Health Professional II, working under limited supervision of the Program Manager, I/ACTS Lead and as part of an assigned multidisciplinary treatment team, delivers evidence-informed, group and individual therapeutic interventions to assigned patients. Provides diagnostic and treatment-related services to a diverse population of adults in an inpatient setting. Requires the ability and flexibility to support patients enrolled in any G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital facility.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II:

• Provide active treatment by conducting therapeutic groups to assigned patients.
• Conduct individual therapy for referred patients; provides consultation to the treatment team regarding patient progress and ongoing needs.
• Complete discipline-specific admission and annual assessments; consult with treatment team regarding treatment needs.
• Create individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs) in conjunction with treatment team and provides ongoing support.
• Monitor individual practices to ensure auditing standards are met.
• Provide weekend, holiday, evening and hazardous weather coverage as needed/assigned. Work schedule: SUNDAY-THURSDAY, 8:30a-5p
• Attend staff meetings and serves on committees assigned.
• Complete all required trainings (SCEIS during birth month) to include Annual CPR Certification/Skills, MAPS/MANDT training. Maintain all
  licensure requirements if applicable.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within first six (6) months of employment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work with diverse populations across the lifespan; familiarity with stages of development; ability to move freely between patient units as necessary; computer knowledge and skills sufficient to fulfill job duties efficiently.
• Ability to function independently at a high level and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work weekends if needed and during hazardous weather.
• Must be able to bend, squat, pull, push wheelchairs and lift up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a clinical field such as Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and/or Social Work; and possession of a license in SC as a professional counselor (LPC/LPCA) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• 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.
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Excellent professional judgment and strong oral and written communication skills.

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.

Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. Requires flexible schedule.

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.