Licensed Mental Health Professional

Job Description

Job Description

The Mental Illness Recovery Center (MIRCI) is a nonprofit organization that assists homeless individuals, both adults and youth, with clinical needs and permanent housing, and is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to join its Outpatient Team.

Job Function:

Under general supervision of the Director of Outpatient Services, provides mental health screening, treatment planning, individual and group counseling interventions for adults experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, and/or emotional problems in MIRCI's Outpatient Clinic.

Employee Classification:

Considered a professional, exempt position that is regular full-time.

Examples of Work:

Direct Client Care:

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based practices (CBT, DBT-informed, trauma-focused)
• Conducts assessments and develops individualized treatment plans
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Maintains an active caseload and monitors client progress

Documentation & Compliance:

• Completes assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in a timely manner
• Documents services in Epic Systems
• Maintains accurate and organized clinical records

Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal team members and external providers
• Participates in Treatment Team meetings
• Connects clients with appropriate resources and supports

Administrative:

• Attends required meetings and trainings
• Manages scheduling and follow-up with clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of methods, principles, and practices of evidence-based, therapeutic interventions; psychopathology and patient management within a psychiatric setting; group dynamics and human development; trauma-informed care; and client interviewing.
• Experience working with at-risk individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of community supports, including supportive services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree from an Accredited School of Counseling, Social Work, or Mental Health.
• South Carolina Licensure of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
• 2 years of experience in a clinical counseling program.
• Training in trauma-informed care is preferred

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid SC driver's license and a good driving record.
• Must be certifiable in defensive driving and Standard CPR/1st-Aid.

Employee Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation per year
• 3 weeks of accrued sick time per year
• 13 paid federal holidays
• Bereavement pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term disability, critical illness coverage, and company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401K matching up to 6%
• EAP

MIRCI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.