Mental Health Professional I / Jail-Based Restoration / Forensics / 2 Vacancies Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Mental Health Professional I / Jail-Based Restoration / Forensics / 2 Vacancies State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $53,590 – $77,000 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Inpatient Writing skills English Mid-level Master’s degree Social Sciences Driver’s License Counseling Computer skills 2 years Full Job Description Job Responsibilities With the Office of Mental Health’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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)-Office of Mental Health (OMH) Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203. As the Mental Health Professional I, working under the supervision of the Psychologist II, you will facilitate direct Competency Restoration programming (i.e., CBT-Psychosis) and Court Education or adjunctive psychosocial programming as necessary for those deemed incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness or defect. Treatment may occur within the Forensic hospital or within jail based or outpatient restoration sites, depending upon needs. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to: Serves as MHP I, assisting in the provision of competency restoration treatment for services across multiple sites. Collaboratively prepares, facilitates, and organizes individual and/or group therapy. Provides patient education, individual and group counseling related to either competency restoration or re-entry into the community. Completes competency pre-screening consultations with attorneys, as assigned. Works collaboratively with the legal office, Forensics, and the community mental health centers to develop diversion recommendations when appropriate. Provides education to all relevant stakeholders regarding the forensic process and available pathways to treatment, supporting the least restrictive means of care. Responsible for documentation in the Electronic Health Record progress notes and treatment goals/objectives and interventions on Master Treatment Plan. Performs documentation of progress notes within twenty-four hours for individual and/or group sessions noting patients’ progress towards meeting treatment plan goals/objectives. Progress notes are professionally documented with accurate punctuation and grammar. Assists with the program/curriculum development for the competency restoration population. Reviews restoration unit referrals and makes appropriate treatment recommendations. Maintains necessary data tracking, including daily group attendance log of patients attending group for statistical inventory and other related reports. Attends core competency training (MAP, CPR) as scheduled and completes assigned Pathlore trainings online in required time frame and completes all other required trainings as identified. Participates in morning report meetings, staff meetings, facility meetings as identified by Program Manager and participates in staff program meetings to discuss information and enhance effective service coordination and planning. There are two (2) vacancies.

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Internal Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree and professional experience in guidance counseling or the social sciences and two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting.

Note:

If an y Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and forensic inpatient setting. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The selected candidate must have the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with patients and staff. Must possess a current and valid SC Driver’s license. Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more in an emergency situation, climb stairs and the ability to move freely throughout the entire facility. Must have computer skills sufficient to complete essential job duties. Weekends and Hazardous Weather coverage. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity employer 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 DBHDD – Office 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