Mental Health Professional I​/Adult; Aiken

Overview

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.

The Office of Mental Health’s mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

The Mental Health Professional / Adult will provide evidenced based services (safe, effective and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness. Guide patients in development of skills or strategies toward achieving and maintaining good mental health.

• Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage and ensures 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, pursues professional development, and demonstrates 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.
• Attend treatment team meetings.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• A Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment.
• 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 provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle. This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

• One (1) year of counseling experience.
• Licensed or working to obtain licensure in SC within six (6) months.
• 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.
• 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.
• Routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
• Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/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.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Information available upon request.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• SC Deferred Compensation Program available (SC Deferred…