Mental Health Professional I - Mobile Crisis (Spartanburg)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) 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 - Mobile Crisis 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 (BHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303. Under limited supervision, you will provide rapid and mobile crisis intervention services in cooperation with county first responders to Individuals who are best reached in their communities in order to efficiently meet needs for immediate safety/de-escalation and referral to appropriate level of follow-up care. In addition to normal work schedule, you will take on-call shifts for hourly pay to assist in providing 24/7 crisis response, Provides services in a culturally sensitive manner. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I : Provide emergency assessments of clients experiencing crisis, conduct face-to-face consultations as needed, with the expectation of arriving no later than 60 minutes after the receipt of the call. Participate in on-call rotation and holp to ensure that all on-call shifts are covered. Serve as a provider of crisis intervention services, by administering brief individual and/or family therapy to address the crisis situation, and to identify triggers for crisis behavior (to include development of a crisis safety plan up to initiating the process of involuntary commitment). Participate in Intake/Mobile Crisis treatment meetings, individual supervision, and group supervision. Service as liaison to the local CMHC to provide updates on SAMHC clients. Educate community response partners on the specifics of the Mobile Crisis program, and helps develop program protocols in conjunction with county response agencies. Compile with all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, and regulations, and all Federal and State laws as well as attend trainings classified as mandatory by Federal and State regulations. For MHP Student Loan Repayment: 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. A masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. This position is located at Spartanburg Area Mental Health, but will serve Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee counties. This position is considered an essential position at SAMHC. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the center Is closed during an emergency. Post Hire, Employee Must: This position is located at Spartanburg Mental Health, but will serve Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokce counties. This position is considered an Essential position at SAMHC. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the center is closed during an emergency. Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of addiction and mental disorders. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-South-Carolina