Mental Health Professional I- Elder/Adult Services

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 Department of Mental Health, Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (SWCMHC), Sumter Clinic, 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC 29153.

Under the limited supervision of the Sumter County Clinic Director, formulates and executes specialized mental health services to a specialized Elder Services Population. Performs advance counseling in the complex areas of mental health, provides case management services to include assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, and attend staff meetings. Represent the Center and program in the absence of the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities for this Position include but are not limited to:

• As mental health clinician provides direct care services such as conducting individual, group and family therapy sessions and other services as needed such as crisis mgt., assessments, Triage, participates in team meetings and formulation of Plan of Care, Safety Plans and DLA-20. Promotes and educates clients on coping skills, symptom management and behavioral management tech that will aid in improved functioning and community. Monitors for symptoms and compliance.

• Assures that the specialized Elder/Adult Services population documentation and medical records for the clients conforms to DMH, local state and federal regulations as well as corporate compliance and HIPPA.

• Work independently in the absence of Coordinator, forms and maintains a good professional working relationship with colleagues and other services provider agencies in the community to enhance consumers linkage to needed services and opportunities.

• Travel throughout the Santee- Wateree CMHC catchment area as directed. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Licensed or licensed eligible.

Experience working with an elderly population.

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

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs