What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional I Toward Local Care (TLC) 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.
For MHP Student Loan Repayment:
This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, Sc 29526.
Please pay special attention to graduate degree requirements, graduate coursework and direct patient care experience needed to apply for this position.
Under general supervisor, you will provide advanced mental health assessments and crisis intervention services to Toward Local Care (TLC) clients within Horry County area TLC program for WCMH.
Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but not limited to:
Provide direct clinical billable services to TLC clients on a daily basis.
Provide Mental Health Professional (MHP) clinical supervision under the direct supervision of the TLC Coordinator to MHP, Clinical Counselors, and Mental Health Assistants in Horry County.
Provide quality assurance monitoring monthly within the TLC program for clinicians in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties. State car provided for transport between sites.
Provides 53% productivity monthly billing, conducting clinical assessments, individual counseling/therapy, group therapy, RPS, and crisis intervention with TLC clients.
Serve as a team leader for clinical TLC staff providing MHP coverage on all clinical cases with TLC clients in Horry County.
Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
Plan and coordinate social activities, community outing and recreation for clients.
Participate in treatment team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Knowledge and skills in working in a community support setting.
Ability to organize and plan, coordinate and utilize resources available to all clients with multi-cultural diversities.
Good verbal and written communications as well as good leadership and problem-solving skills.
Participation is mandatory with Employee Performance Management System Evaluation System on annual basis.
Flexible schedule is required to provide on call services to serve TLC population.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by program manager and/or executive director.
State Minimum Requirements:For MHP Student Loan Repayment:
This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, Sc 29526.
Please pay special attention to graduate degree requirements, graduate coursework and direct patient care experience needed to apply for this position.
Under general supervisor, you will provide advanced mental health assessments and crisis intervention services to Toward Local Care (TLC) clients within Horry County area TLC program for WCMH.
Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but not limited to:
Provide direct clinical billable services to TLC clients on a daily basis.
Provide Mental Health Professional (MHP) clinical supervision under the direct supervision of the TLC Coordinator to MHP, Clinical Counselors, and Mental Health Assistants in Horry County.
Provide quality assurance monitoring monthly within the TLC program for clinicians in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties. State car provided for transport between sites.
Provides 53% productivity monthly billing, conducting clinical assessments, individual counseling/therapy, group therapy, RPS, and crisis intervention with TLC clients.
Serve as a team leader for clinical TLC staff providing MHP coverage on all clinical cases with TLC clients in Horry County.
Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
Plan and coordinate social activities, community outing and recreation for clients.
Participate in treatment team meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Knowledge and skills in working in a community support setting.
Ability to organize and plan, coordinate and utilize resources available to all clients with multi-cultural diversities.
Good verbal and written communications as well as good leadership and problem-solving skills.
Participation is mandatory with Employee Performance Management System Evaluation System on annual basis.
Flexible schedule is required to provide on call services to serve TLC population.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by program manager and/or executive director.
A master's degree in guidance, social sciences or counseling is required. Must meet SCDMH credentialing requirements that include the following graduate course work:
Psychopathology
Psychopathology Diagnostic Course
Ethics Coursework related to medical profession
Clinical Assessment - Practice with family therapy (DSM) or any related assessment graduate course
Must attach a copy of official or unofficial graduate transcript to show this coursework. This is a requirement of the position. No substitutions are accepted.
Agency Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, social sciences or counseling is required. Must meet SCDMH credentialing requirements that include the following graduate course work:
Psychopathology
Psychopathology Diagnostic Course
Ethics Coursework related to medical profession
Clinical Assessment - Practice with family therapy (DSM) or any related assessment graduate course
Must attach a copy of official or unofficial graduate transcript to show this coursework. This is a requirement of the position. No substitutions are accepted.
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 : $38,985 - $72,134
