Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago

Aiken, South Carolina, United States State of South Carolina Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Professional

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Professional to join our team. As a key member of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will provide evidence-based services to individuals with serious mental illnesses, promoting their recovery and well-being.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct services to ACT patients, guiding them in developing skills and strategies to achieve and maintain good mental health.
  • Engage beneficiaries in service using assertive engagement techniques.
  • Assist patients with accessing community services, resources, and agencies, and establishing support networks in the community.
  • Utilize the patient's natural supports and complete screenings and assessments for referrals.
  • Develop and revise instructional continuity plans (ICPs) and provide family psychoeducation and support.
  • Lead the person-centered planning process for patients of the ACT program.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and pursue professional development.
  • Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.
  • Attend treatment team meetings daily and provide consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
  • Complete documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards and comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan.
  • Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations and complete all annual required trainings.
  • Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, SCDMH, and Center policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
  • Licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C.
  • Master's or doctoral degree from a program that is primarily psychological in nature from an accredited university.
  • One year of experience working with adults with serious mental illnesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
  • Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
  • Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family, and group psychotherapy.
  • Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
  • Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.

Benefits:

  • 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.

About Us:

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, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

We offer an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions, including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance, as well as paid leave and retirement plans.

Join our team and 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.

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