Mental Health Professional I School Mental Health Services (Oconee County)

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 I (Oconee County/School Mental Health Services)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 Oconee County School Mental Health Program and the Oconee County Clinic 115 Carter Park Drive Seneca SC 29678.

As a Mental Health Professional I under general supervision performs case management and counseling services to children adolescents and their families (CAF) at a designated school setting for the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center (AOP-MHC.)

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide mental health treatment case management and counseling service to the CAF population at designated school settings. Provide these services to other populations as assigned across settings. Must maintain a valid South Carolina Drivers License. Must maintain compliance with the Center productivity standard.
• Provide mental health consultation to school personnel regarding AOP-MHC patients. As indicated provides screening for and facilitates entry into mental health services.
• Complete and maintains patient records in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with CARF Standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper coordination of services both within the agency and in the community-at-large.
• Participate as directed in required in-service training/continuing education.
  

• Masters degree in guidance counseling or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC. If unlicensed must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six months of employment.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.

• In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

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

Post hire employees must have:

• Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
• Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology family dynamics family and group psychotherapy.
• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Routine supervision provided by supervisor psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
• Employees activities are governed by AOPMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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.