Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken)

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.

The Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken) will provide leadership and management of the Individual Placement Supported Employment Program, Navigate First Episode of Psychosis Program, Intensive Community Treatment, Housing, and Peer Support ensuring that programs and services meet fidelity to model and quality services are provided to patients.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken):

• Provide leadership and management for IPS, Navigate/ICT, Housing, and Peer Support ensuring agency outcomes are met (patient care hours, collaborative documentation, access, DLA-20, Level of Care, etc.).
• Provide direct services to assigned patients as outlined on EPMS planning stage.
• Ensure caseload guidelines are met for staff, department and center and that patients receive care based on LOC.
• Ensure documentation meets federal, state and CARF guidelines.
• Network with community to educate about mental health, access to treatment and services provided by ABMHC.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management plans.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a competent, diverse, motivated and productive workforce.

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, or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
• Must be licensed in SC or if unlicensed working towards licensure within 6 months of hire date.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have experience/skills/knowledge in provision of services, assessment, interviewing techniques.
• Have knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions.
• Have considerable experience working with adults diagnosed with serious & persistent mental illnesses, substance use, and community support programs.
• Have the ability to effectively plan, coordinate & manage complex treatment and workflow.
• Have knowledge of legal and ethical practices.
• Have a high degree of independence, self-motivation & cultural sensitivity will be expected.
• Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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.
• 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.