What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional I (Al Cannon Detention Center) position at SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH?
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission 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.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Charleston-Dorchester Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.
Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:
State Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements
A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services; considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting; working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies ; ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.
Additional Comments
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
With our Agency's mission 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.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Charleston-Dorchester Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.
Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:
- Under general supervision, the mental health professional will provide pre-screening/assessment services, case management, psycho-educational and preventative mental health services and crisis management interventions for residents at Sherif Al Cannon Detention Center (SACDC).
- Provide quality person centered care as demonstrated by use of evidence base clinical interventions when conducting assessment services, follow up care and psycho-educational services.
- Performs functions of this position in an efficient manner as credentialed by the CDMHC/SACDC as evidence by the established productivity expectation of resident assessments and screenings and case management services.
- Demonstrates recognition of the importance of collaboration and teamwork within the SACDC, CDMHC and with community partners. Shares necessary and appropriate treatment information with other medical providers at the jail and other agencies working on behalf of the residents as appropriate.
State Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements
A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services; considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting; working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies ; ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.
Additional Comments
- This job is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of weather and similar emergency events. If any of the essential job duties fall below the "successful" level, at any time during the rating period the disciplinary process maybe initiated.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
