Site Mental Health Manager Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Site Mental Health Manager 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 201 John Mark Dial Dr, Columbia, SC 29209

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of medical care, mental health care, and business services. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide behavioral health screening of detainees referred by facility staff or identified by prescreening through booking process or nursing services. Provide individual and/or group psychoeducation and skills-based interventions. Assist custody and medical staff in the monitoring of behavioral health for referred detainees. Coordinate with custody and medical staff in the management and treatment of detainees with behavioral health concerns. Monitor and assess therapeutic support of segregated and isolated detainees. Support and supplement the activities of county behavioral health services in the stabilization of at-risk detainees. Coordinate with county behavioral health services for continuity of care and discharge planning/case management via sharing of pertinent patient information. Complete documentation as well as maintain records for referral tracking and continuous quality improvement (CQI). Facilitate training on behavioral health related topics as requested. Supervise direct reports to deliver quality patient care. Conduct orientation, skills evaluation, and quarterly coaching for direct reports in a timely manner. Monitor and approve staff time sheets to ensure accuracy. Partner with medical staff and management teams to facilitate teamwork to collaboratively accomplish organizational goals. Demonstrate commitment and dedication to providing behavioral health support and provide training designed to solve problems and make lives easier. Ensure correctional facility policies and procedures are accessible for the behavioral health staff. Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in a behavioral/social science field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work) from an accredited college or university required. (•Depending on the state regulations, a bachelor’s degree may be sufficient.) Current licensure with clinical specialty in the state from the appropriate state licensing board required. Active

SC LPC-S

required, or active SC LISW-CP or LISW-AP with a minimum of 3 years post-license experience required Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required (or must be willing to obtain). Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle required. Must be able to practice independently required.