Mental Health Professional / Embedded Law Enforcement / NAPSD Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Company:

State of South Carolina

Salary:

$61519

JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Mental Health Professional / Embedded Law Enforcement / NAPSD

Salary
$51,039.00

$72,000.00 Annually
Location Aiken County, SC
Job Type
FTE
Full-Time
Job Number
174131
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Aiken-Barnwell
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
4/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60021193

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
02/28/2025
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Required to take 4 on-call shifts per month during week and 2 weekend shifts per month.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
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 will be embedded with North Augusta Public Safety.
Job Purpose
Under limited supervision, provides crisis intervention, therapy, clinical assessment, and referral services to adults, children, families and detainees referred by and involved with law enforcement agencies in Aiken County.
Job Functions Utilizes clinical skills in providing screening, crisis, and therapeutic interventions, assessment, and resources to adults, children, families or detainees who have
been identified as high-risk for psychological and functional impairment following a traumatic event.
Delivers follow-up care to patients after traumatic experiences, and ensures patient are seen in accordance with their needs.
Provide case consultation with officers and victim advocates to generate referral of patients identified in need if mental health resources/interventions. Services as liaison with personnel of LE to facilitate treatment and/or outside referral needs of identified patients seen with LE.
Provides crisis services during business hours, as requested, assists LE with emergency calls requiring de-escalation expertise or involving individuals with mental health needs.
Required to take 4 on-call shifts per month during week and 2 weekend shifts per month.
Coordinate with key community stakeholders to provide multi-system, trauma informed interventions and participate in community outreach events.
Manages data collection for patient served.
Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and pursues professional development.
Completes documentation according to

QA/SCDMH

standards and complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan.
Performs other duties as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements:

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

Agency Requirements:

A Master’s degree in social work, guidance counseling, or the social sciences.
Must be eligible for licensure and willing to pursue within six months.
Preferred Qualifications

Note:

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

Agency Preferences:

Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques and mental health. Knowledge of clinical practices, interviewing techniques, psychopathology and core principles of trauma-informed care. Knowledge of legal principles and practices related to mandated reporting and outpatient advocacy. Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical and crisis counseling services. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws or regulations pertaining to social service programs. Ability to work collaboratively with law enforcement. Ability to engage key stakeholders and community partners.
Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives in crisis situations.
Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex assessment and treatment interventions in the community settings.
Ability to work effectively and independently with limited supervision. Ability to conduct mental health assessments for adults/children/families while out in the community setting and provide brief interventions, case management and referrals. Guidelines are established in EPMS with annual performance review. Must exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objective.
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of issues/documents.
Position is embedded with Law Enforcement agency and will include duties during which clinician may ride along with officers.
Must be able to operate a state vehicle.
May be called back for emergencies/disasters.
This position does require candidate to take mobile crisis call after
hours.
Position is considered essential.
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
1135 Gregg Highway
Aiken, South Carolina, 29801
Phone
803-641-7700
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