Mental Health Professional I - Adult (Ridgeland - Coastal Empire)

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.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 1510 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

As the Mental Health Professional, under direct supervision of the Clinic Director, will provide evidence based mental health counseling, complete clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and properly manage assigned cases for adults, children, adolescents, youth in transition, and families open to Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center.  This position may require some travel.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include:

• Provide recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis; advocates for clients; serve as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers; coordinate with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients; serve as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization; meet minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.

• Participate in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training. Perform the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner. Attend to daily schedule of patient to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC. Maintain a positive attitude and disposition regarding professional/clinical development.

• Maintain client service records in accordance with SCBHDD QA standards; Adheres to BHDD, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and comply with all BHDD and Center corporate compliance requirements.

This position MAY be eligible for BHDD-OMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

Submit an up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well.  Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification. 

Position Duties

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences
• One (1) year of work experience in a clinical counseling program
• State licensure or licensure eligible

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Post hire, employees must: 

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
• Be able to participate in after hours crisis intervention.
• Have knowledge of the theories and practices of psychopathology and psychotherapy necessary to treat persons with mental illness and/or chemical dependencies in a
  community setting.
• Have the ability to assess and plan appropriate treatment for clients and work effectively with family members.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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.

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Agency Information

EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600