Mental Health Professional II-Hanahan Police Department (Berkeley)

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 - Hanahan Police Department 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 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Under limited supervision, this position will provide advanced assessments, crisis management, therapeutic interventions, coordination of care, and community outreach in an efficient and effective manner. This position will also perform duties and activities that support the intersection of behavioral healthcare and law enforcement. This position will primarily be located at the Hanahan Police Department.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II - Hanahan Police Department:

Provide comprehensive and advance level mental health assessments and clinical therapeutic intervention services including, but not limited to: triaging emergencies, answering crisis calls, determining provisional diagnosis, identifying level of service, addressing client needs/goals, providing evidence based clinical interventions, coordinating referrals to appropriate providers.

Provide advanced level crisis management services to include on-call services in accordance with Center policies and procedures. Provide services in client centered approach to care.

Perform the functions of Center Mental Health Treatment Provider in an efficient manner.

Attend to daily schedule of client appointments, ensure clients are seen as often as needed, and address with client barriers to seeking services at BCMHC. Meet Patient Care Hours Standards.

In conjunction with Access Center, clinical staff, and community partners such as law enforcement, identify persons in need of behavioral healthcare services including those needing SUD treatment; coordinate relevant behavioral healthcare and outreach services, coordinate and participate in outreach activities supporting stigma reduction efforts in the community; track data and make reports regarding program outcomes.

Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training, providing education/training/outreach to community providers on local resources for MH/SUD, connecting community members to behavioral healthcare resources.

Complete documentation of pertinent clinical/other information in accordance with QA/QI standards, policies and procedures. Demonstrate use of Collaborative Documentation.

Complete and submit clinical documentation that is clear, concise and focuses on client driven care. Meet documentation standards.

Attend meetings, supervision, and participate on committees or work groups as assigned. Serve as a liaison with other agencies and maintain positive stakeholder satisfaction.

Adhere to Center, OMH and State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures and regulations. Ensure CARF standards are met for service area.

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 that is eligible for licensure as an LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT.
  

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge/skills to conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Formulate diagnoses and initiate treatment plans.
• Have ability to function in CMH setting.
• Have ability to work with multidisciplinary team and liaison with community.
• Have ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

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.