Horry County, South Carolina
Mental Health Professional I/ Access Crisis Team (WCMH Conway)
Job details
- Location
- Horry County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $51,039 - $59,622/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health -1Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr, Conway, SC 29526.
Working under direct supervision as a Mental Health Professional I, you will serve as an Access and Crisis Team clinician for the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health Conway office. You will provide screening, assessments, crisis intervention, and community crisis intervention conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions. In addition to completing emergency and judicial paperwork for probate court alongside other approved client services.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:
- Provide therapy, emergency services and case management services to persons experiencing emotional disturbances, to include assessments, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, patient and family education and home visits as needed.
- Complete and submit clinician service notes within 24-hour period in accordance with Local Collaborative Documentation Standards.
- Demonstrate and maintain effective working relationships with families, and representative of other professional disciplines.
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, local, OMH.
- Participate in maintaining and providing information about the services offered by the center; including criteria for admission and types of treatment programs available.
Position Duties
- A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to serve as team member in the Access/Crisis Team in Horry County.
- Must be able to serve as backup for mobile crisis for business hours.
- Must be able to provide a valid license in order to operate a state vehicle.
- Must be able to bend, lift, stand and sit.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- Must be able to meet OMH credentialling requirements.
Other Qualifications
Post hire, employees must:
- Must have thorough knowledge of the range and scope of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving adults, children and families and the unique treatment needs of the special population.
- Must have the ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
- Must have the ability to perform case management, interviewing and assessment skills.
- Must have experience working with adults and children in a community mental health setting.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
- Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
- Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
- Does Not Apply
02
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (Other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record). This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTIONS WILL DEEM YOUR APPPLCATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
- checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
03
Did you graduate with a master's degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, guidance or social science? Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript and current resume to determine if you meet the BHDD-OMH credentialling requirements.
- Yes
- No
04
Please select all courses that you have completed in graduate school.
- Ethics
- Psychodiagnostics
- Psychopathology
- Assessment
- None of the above courses have been completed
05
Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.
07
Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre ParkwayCayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600
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