Mental Health Professional I / School-Based / Aiken Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Mental Health Professional I / School-Based / Aiken

Salary
$51,039.00

• $72,000.00 Annually
  Location Aiken County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  171487
  Agency
  Department of Mental Health-MHC Aiken-Barnwell
  Opening Date
  12/02/2024
  Closing Date
  6/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60024054

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $51,039.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$72,000.00
Opening Date
12/02/2024
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. Our office is located at the 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.
This position will primarily deliver services in a School Setting in Aiken County.
Job Purpose Under limited supervision, provides evidenced based services (safe, effective and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness in an Aiken County School setting. Assists in developing and implementing treatment plans. Guides patients in the development of skills or strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health.
Job Functions Provides 860 patient care hours annually.
Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
Ensures patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings. pursues professional development and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills. Reviews caseload weekly for timely discharges, engagement, transition, and follow-up.
Completes documentation according to

QA/SCDMH

standards, complies with Corporate Compliance policy and Risk Management plan, and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences. Licensed or working toward licensure in South Carolina
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a Mental Health Professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Managment qualifications.

Note:

If any Agency/Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Agency (Facility)

Preferences:

Licensed in SC or able to obtain licensure within six months.
One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment. Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families
and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
Employee will be provided routine scheduled supervision by supervisor and participate in monthly consultation groups.
Additional supervision provided by Psychiatrist via routine interdisciplinary scheduled staffing meetings. Employee is subject to

SCDMH/ABMHC

policies/procedures.
Ability to lift 5 pounds.
Operate a state vehicle (as applicable to position).
This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
Services will be primarily delivered in a school setting in the North Augusta and Midland Valley areas.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex

• including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!! Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure. Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Aiken-Barnwell
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-641-7700
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