Mental Health Professional I / MDFT Team ( Beckman )

Mental Health Professional I

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 I / MDFT Team 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 with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, 1547 Parkway Greenwood, SC 29646. This position will be based at the Greenwood Mental Health Clinic, with community-based service provision throughout Beckman's catchment area as a member of the multidimensional family therapy (MDFT) Team.

Under general supervision, the mental health professional I will provide treatment services to the adult population and/or children, adolescents and their families who have serious mental illness. Multi-dimensional family therapy (MDFT) intensive services will be provided to children and adolescents in the community at risk of out of home placement, due to disruptive behaviors.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide mental health services in a culturally competent manner to include but not limited to assessments, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families. Formulate plan of care and maintain accurate medical records, ensuring documentation is in compliance with OMH and Beckman Center Quality Assurance Standards.
• Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, OMH, and CARF policies and procedures.
• Gather and submit outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, OMH, and CARF policies and procedures.
• Ensure caseload standards are met.
• Render emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization.
• Participate as an active member of the clinical team. Attend and engage in supervisory meetings, staffings, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings. Prepare to staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.
• Ensure each patient has a level of care (LOC) established and updated quarterly and patient receives treatment at recommended frequency.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Valid & current South Carolina driver's license
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have the ability to operate a state vehicle
• Successfully complete managing agitation in the psychiatric setting (MAPS) certification

Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. 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.