Mental Health Professional / Intensive Family Services / MDFT Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Mental Health Professional / Intensive Family Services / MDFT State of South Carolina – 2.9 Aiken, SC Job Details Full-time $51,039 – $72,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance On-the-job training Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications EMDR Trauma response Mid-level Master’s degree Social Sciences Motivational interviewing Counseling 1 year 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 is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.This position will primarily provide services in the Community.

Job Purpose Under general supervision, provides intensive family services, in the home/community setting using evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness.

Job FunctionsProvides 720 patient care hours annually. Utilizes Multidimensional Family Therapy.

Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs, provides family therapy.

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 socialInterpersonal knowledge and skills.

Reviews caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition, and follow-up.

Reviews Completes documentation according to

QA/SCDMH

standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and RiskManagement Plan and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.

Performs other duties as needed

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

State Requirement:

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

Agency Requirements:

Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management. Candidate must be licensed; or license eligible by the state of South Carolina and willing to purse license.

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).