Spartanburg County or Union County or Cherokee County
Mental Health Professional I - Mobile Crisis (Spartanburg)
Job details
- Location
- Spartanburg County or Union County or Cherokee County
- Compensation
- $51,039 - $59,664/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 SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) 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 - Mobile Crisis 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 (BHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center (SAMHC), 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Under limited supervision, you will provide rapid and mobile crisis intervention services in cooperation with county first responders to Individuals who are best reached in their communities in order to efficiently meet needs for immediate safety/de-escalation and referral to appropriate level of follow-up care. In addition to normal work schedule, you will take on-call shifts for hourly pay to assist in providing 24/7 crisis response, Provides services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I :
- Provide emergency assessments of clients experiencing crisis, conduct face-to-face consultations as needed, with the expectation of arriving no later than 60 minutes after the receipt of the call. Participate in on-call rotation and holp to ensure that all on-call shifts are covered.
- Serve as a provider of crisis intervention services, by administering brief individual and/or family therapy to address the crisis situation, and to identify triggers for crisis behavior (to include development of a crisis safety plan up to initiating the process of involuntary commitment).
- Participate in Intake/Mobile Crisis treatment meetings, individual supervision, and group supervision. Service as liaison to the local CMHC to provide updates on
SAMHC clients. Educate community response partners on the specifics of the Mobile Crisis program, and helps develop program protocols in conjunction with county
response agencies. - Compile with all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competency policies, procedures, and regulations, and all Federal and State
laws as well as attend trainings classified as mandatory by Federal and State regulations.
For MHP Student Loan Repayment:
This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH 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.
Position Duties
- A masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- This position is located at Spartanburg Area Mental Health, but will serve Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee counties.
- This position is considered an essential position at SAMHC. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the center Is closed during an emergency.
Other Qualifications
Post Hire, Employee Must:
- This position is located at Spartanburg Mental Health, but will serve Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokce counties.
- This position is considered an Essential position at SAMHC. Therefore, the employee in this position may be asked to report to work even if the center is closed during an emergency.
- Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of addiction and mental disorders.
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 *
*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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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
Please indicate your understanding to the following statement by checking Yes below: 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.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have at a masters’ degree from an accredited college/university in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
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
05
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.
06
Please note that you are being hired under a probationary status for one (1) year, contingent upon the completion of three of the four courses listed below, which are required for this position. Please check the courses that you have already completed that are listed on your transcript. If you have not completed a total of three of the four listed courses within one (1) year from date of hire, you will no longer be eligible to provide services, resulting in immediate removal from your position up to and including termination.
- Psycho-diagnostics
- Ethics
- Psychopathology
- Assessment
07
Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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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