What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional I/Marlboro County Clinic position at State of South Carolina?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides outpatient mental health services to TCCMHC patients, primarily adults, using diverse treatment interventions and methods, such as: individual, family, and group therapies, assessments, crisis interventions, and case management. Meets agency patient care hours standards.
- Ensures all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with SCDMH Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures. Acts in a culturally competent manner. Shall comply with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.
- Utilizes collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services.
- Attends and participates in clinical treatment team staffing as scheduled. Attends total staffing, total clinical training, and CAF meetings. Participates in assigned intra-agency committees.
- Promotes Center programs and services through outreach, education, and participation in Center-sponsored and community events.
State Minimum Requirement: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Minimum Requirement: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in human services or social services program. Must have a valid driver's license.
Licensure eligible in specific field of study. Knowledge of and ability to assess for treatment needs, develop complex treatment plans, and provide effective clinical interventions, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapies. Knowledge of casework practices. Ability to organize and maintain a caseload. Knowledge of legal principles and practices. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws or regulations pertaining to social service programs.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
The selected candidate may have routine local travel between three (3) counties served, and occasional in-state travel with minimum overnight travel expected. Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time and the ability to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.
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. Tri-County Community Mental Health Center is one of 16 Community Mental Health Centers within the SC Department of Mental Health. This position provides State and Agency benefits, including:- Health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family
- An attractive leave policy to include 15 days of sick leave, 15 days annual leave and 13 Paid State Holidays
- Free licensure supervision
- Extensive training opportunities in evidence-based treatments and best practices
- Opportunities to participate in research and grant-funded programs
- Membership in a multi-disciplined team of professionals
- Cutting-edge technology used in the delivery of behavioral health treatment
- Collaboration with health care organizations, institutions of higher learning, other state agencies, school districts, and other Community Mental Health Centers
Tri-County CMHC is also an approved site of the National Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
