Mental Health Professional I Housing Coordinator Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg

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 aMental Health Professional I Housing Coordinator/ACT Team forWilliamsburg Horry and Georgetown Countiswho 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.

• Access patient psychiatric status to determine the ability to move to a lower level of care in the housing continuum.
• Provide oversight for WCMHs housing programs including Community Housing Homeshare Homeshare Respite TLC/Housing and Homeless Program Supportive Housing Developments including Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs) and other supportive housing programs as applicable.
• Coordinate with the agencys Transition Program Staff including Clinical Care Coordinators (CCCs) and Transition Specialists MCO CCCs Certified Peer Support Specialists and Benefit/Entitlement Specialists.
• Enter and maintain Center Homeshare/TLC program patient information in the agencys SharePoint Site and CIS/Electronic Health Record.
• Participate in other OMH or partner agency programs and activities as may be required.
• Attend treatment team meetings daily and provide consultation regarding complete cases as appropriate.
• Complete documentation according to QA/SCOMH standards Corporate Compliance policy and Risk Management plan.
• Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations for services.
• Attend all annual trainings to include safety MAPS Cultural Affairs and clinical related courses of instruction.
• Demonstrate adherence to CARF guidelines and regulations.

Masters degree in guidance counseling or social services and two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a clinical counseling program.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology Psychopathology Diagnostics Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and Medical Ethics.
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience maybe documented as a practicum internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see hear at normal volume stand walk bend stoop and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.
• Flexible schedule is required and services are delivered in the community and in patients home.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employee must:

• Be able to provide 10-year DMV driving record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Be able to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
• Be organized and communicative.
• Be able to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Ability to maintain effective relations with clients their families other professionals and the public.
• Exercise good clinical judgement and be able to function in dependently while exhibiting self-direction.

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*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*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.