Mental Health Professional I CAF School Based (Colleton County Coastal Empire)

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 Iwho 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.

• Provide direct clinical services to children adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting. Provide assessments and crisis management as well as individual group and family therapy as needed. Ensure documentation of all services provided following established standards.

• Provide consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested under the supervision of the Child & Adolescent (C&A) Program Supervisors.

• Participate in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals as well as attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.

• Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents. Provide follow-up after discharge.

• Attend department meetings as requested by supervisor.

Submit an up-to-date detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) which offers student loan repayment of up to $50000.00 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.

• A masters degree in guidance counseling or the social sciences

• One (1) year of work experience in a clinical counseling program
• State licensure or licensure eligible

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

Post hire employees must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Have a thorough knowledge of counseling theory particularly in the field of families children and adolescents is needed (employee should possess these skills from on-the-job experience and training).

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. Clickherefor 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.