Mental Health Clinician – Adults / Mental Health Professional I Position Available In Beaufort, South Carolina

Mental Health Clinician

• Adults / Mental Health Professional I
  
  Salary
  $51,039.00
• $59,622.00 Annually
  Location Beaufort County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  167946
  Agency
  Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire
  Division
  Beaufort-Adults
  Opening Date
  08/13/2024
  Closing Date
  5/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60010196

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

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

$59,622.00
Opening Date
08/13/2024
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.

DESCRIPTION

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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. This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC 29902.

Direct Care:

Provides recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis; advocates for clients; serves as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers; coordinates with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients; serves as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization; meets minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.

Professional/Clinical Development:

participates in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training. Performs the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner. Attends to daily schedule of patient to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC. Maintains a positive attitude and disposition regarding professional/clinical development.

Quality Assurance:

Maintains client service records in accordance with

SCDMH QA

standards; Adheres to DMH, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.

Corporate Compliance:

Demonstrates thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and complies with all DMH and Center corporate compliance requirements.
Performs other job-related duties in support of the Center mission as requested by supervisor This position is located in Beaufort Clinic, Beaufort County under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.
Submit and up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.
Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC

• approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant
• we cannot guarantee your qualification.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State:

Master’s degree and professional experience in human services or social services program.

DMH:

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences; 1 yr experience in a clinical counseling program; and state licensure or licensure eligible.

Note:

If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
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
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
843-524-8899
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