Mental Health Professional Adult Holly Hill Clinic (Orangeburg)
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Job Location:
Orangeburg County, SC - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 51039 - 59622
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional - Adult who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health Holly Hill Clinic Orangeburg County 1375 Gillway St. Holly Hill SC 29059.
Under the direct supervision of the Holly Hill Clinic Director the individual will provide counseling and intensive services for clients with serious mental illness.Responsibilities fortheMental Health Professional:
- Function as the primary clinician for assigned caseload of clients and assure that medical records are maintained based on established Center standards. Provide clinical services for all clients served and assures that goals and objectives are developed with clients for TX interpret clients behavior progress and prepare a synopsis of clients response to TX for assigned caseload.
- Provide individual and family counseling function as leader or co-leader in groups(s) to assist clients with strengthening and restoring life skills that are significant to their needs and recovery. Provide intensive services for clients experiencing temporary difficulty with social family issues housing vocational or other life crisis.
- Conduct follow up activity via telephone and routine home visits when clients are non-compliant; provide crisis management for clients and work closely with the psychiatrist to use an internal crisis diversion program when appropriate to divert admission to a state psychiatric facility.
- Provide clinical documentation for services rendered to persons served; documentation requirements are in compliance with Medicaid -Section II Standards and Corporate Compliance.
- Participate in Treatment Team; review clients progress in TX; seek input for the Team regarding TX interventions to meet clients needs or readiness for transition; disposition TX outcomes to the internal sources assigned within the MHC for processing CARF data.
- Participate in Staff Meetings and other assigned teams essential to Center operations. Participate in training opportunities essential to enhancement of knowledge and skills associated in work with persons that have a serious mental illness.
This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH 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. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A masters degree in guidance counseling the other social sciences or a related field.
A masters degree in counseling social work or psychology or other related areas with less than 1 year experience in a clinical field
the eligibility for licensure as an LPC LMFT or LISW-CP.Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire employees must:
The individual will be expected to provide treatment interventions for persons served in the office and in the clients natural environment.
Individual must have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of counseling and educational services. The individual must be able to provide and maintain effective working relationships with clients their families or caretakers. The individual must be able to provide individual and group counseling and intensive interventions for children and persons with mental health issues. The individual must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and express ideas with other professional staff other community agencies and the general public. The individual must be able to use sound judgement and reasoning to disposition problems and issues effectively.
The individual will be expected to provide treatment interventions for persons served in the office and in the clients natural environment.The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
