Mental Health Professional I - CAF School Mental Health

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 is located at the SC Department of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (LCCMHC) Child, Adolescent, and Family Clinic (CAF), located at 305 Palmetto Park Boulevard, Lexington, SC 29072. Services will be primarily delivered in a school setting within Lexington County.

Under general supervision, provides evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the mental wellness of children and adolescents while embedded in a school setting.

Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional I - CAF School Mental Health include but are not limited to:

• Provide direct clinical treatment services to patients and families, including (but not limited to), assessment, individual therapy, group treatment, family therapy, crisis interventions for a minimum of 803 hours annually.

• Mental health services will be provided with a focus on cultural diversity and competency.

• Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills.

• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with assigned schools.

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

• Completes clinical services notes/documentation in an appropriate and timely manner that meets Federal/State/QA/CARF Standards.

• Complies with corporate compliance policies, regulations, statues, (General State, Local DMH) or laws regulating the provision of health care and demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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

Agency Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must be eligible for licensure with the State of South Carolina LLR Board of Counselors or Board of Social Work. Candidates must also qualify for credentialing as a Mental Health Professional in accordance with DMH Office of Quality Management.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Ideal candidate will be licensed by the State of South Carolina as LPC, LPC-A, LMSW, LISW-CP, LMFT, or LMFT-A.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs.

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

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

LCCMHC 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, EMDR).