Mental Health Professional I/Marlboro County Clinic

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Marlboro County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173159

Agency : Department of Mental Health-MHC Tricounty

Division : Marlboro County

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov.

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : GA55

Position Number : : 60008914

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 5

Hiring Range - Min. : $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $55,122.00

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Additional Comments

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 :

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Salary : $55,122