What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional I - Greenwood MDFT 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 with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services. Position will be based in the Greenwood but will also provide services throughout the Center's catchment area.
Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) is an integrated, comprehensive, treatment for teens and young adults that is family-centered. The MDFT program provides home and community-based services to teens and young adults and their families. MDFT addresses substance use, delinquency, antisocial and aggressive behaviors, mental health disorders and school problems. MDFT improves parental and family functioning in an effort to prevent out-of-home placement. This position will be responsible for providing therapeutic services to those identified families. Therapeutic services will be aimed at strengthening parenting skills, eliminating alcohol and drug use, improving academic functioning, reducing anti-social behaviors, etc., as well as providing community education/awareness.
State Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Requirements: A valid driver's license.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
One year post master's experience.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management.
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 REPOSTED
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
This position is located with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services. Position will be based in the Greenwood but will also provide services throughout the Center's catchment area.
Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) is an integrated, comprehensive, treatment for teens and young adults that is family-centered. The MDFT program provides home and community-based services to teens and young adults and their families. MDFT addresses substance use, delinquency, antisocial and aggressive behaviors, mental health disorders and school problems. MDFT improves parental and family functioning in an effort to prevent out-of-home placement. This position will be responsible for providing therapeutic services to those identified families. Therapeutic services will be aimed at strengthening parenting skills, eliminating alcohol and drug use, improving academic functioning, reducing anti-social behaviors, etc., as well as providing community education/awareness.
State Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Requirements: A valid driver's license.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
One year post master's experience.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management.
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
