Mental Health Professional II - ACT
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- Location
- Orangeburg or Clayton County
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,142 - $90,372/yr
- Posted
- 5 days 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 II, 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, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, 2319 St. Matthews Road NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
As the Mental Health Professional II, you will serve as a front-line supervisor on the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Provides clinical leadership and oversight to the ACT team to include but not limited to facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing employee evaluations. Provide oversight and supervision for Two (2) MHP, One (1) Client Advocate, One (1) IPS, One (1) Clinical Support Staff, One (1) RN. total of six 6) staff and work closely with a provider.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II:
- Oversee the administrative operations of the team.
- Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.
- Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure
- Provide services are documented in accordance with OMH/QA requirements.
- Ensure the program operates like a hospital without walls in the community and meets fidelity requirements.
- Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
- Ability to organize and manage time.
- A high degree of independence, self-motivation will be expected.
Position Duties
- A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
- Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
- Requires flexible schedule.
- Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disaster emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, 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, and individual, 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.
Other Qualifications
Post Hire, employee must:
- Must be a License as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC
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 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.
Benefits
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
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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