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

Mental Health Professional / Embedded Law Enforcement / NAPSD State of South Carolina – 2.9 Aiken, SC Job Details Full-time $51,039 – $72,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance On-the-job training Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Master of Social Work EMDR Trauma response Mid-level Master’s degree Social Sciences Motivational interviewing Counseling Social Work Full Job Description JOB 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 PurposeUnder 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 havebeen 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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysState 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).