Mental Health Professional​/School-Based; Barnwell

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 / School-Based (Barnwell), 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, Aiken‑Barnwell Mental Health Center, 916 Reynolds Rd, Barnwell, SC 29812. This position provides school mental health counseling services as an embedded mental health professional in schools throughout Barnwell County.

The Mental Health Professional / School-Based (Barnwell) will provide an array of treatment services for outpatient child, adolescent and family services to include crisis management and consultation for children in a school setting. Position will primarily deliver services in designated schools; however, during school holidays and breaks services will be delivered in the community and clinic.

• Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursue professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence‑based practices.
• Review caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition and follow‑up.
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.

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 applicable position.

• A Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.

• 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.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• One (1) year of post‑graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written…