What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional I: Abbeville Clinic-Based position at State of South Carolina?
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, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, Abbeville Mental Health Clinic.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I 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:
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
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:
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, Abbeville Mental Health Clinic.
THIS POSTING HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
| 1. Provides mental health services in a culturally competent manner which will include but not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families. Formulates plans of care and maintains accurate medical records. 2. Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures. 3. Ensure each patient has a LOC established and updated quarterly and is treated at the frequency recommended. 4. Ensures that caseload standards are met. 5. Participates in Center’s emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact, to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization. 6. Participates as an active member of the clinical team. Participates and is engaged in supervisory meetings, staffings, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings. Is prepared to staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor. 7. Gathers and submits outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures. |
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
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
Salary : $51,039 - $72,134
