Mental Health Professional I - Access/Mobile Crisis (Beaufort/Coastal Empire)

Job Responsibilities

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 - Access / 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 (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center (CEMHC), 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902. This position is based in Beaufort. This position is center wide for Mobile Crisis coverage and covers a multi-county area, which includes Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper, Hampton, and Allendale.

• Provide direct care in clinic access and mobile crisis services.
• Provide recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group Therapy, Individual/Family Therapy, Crisis Management and other services on an as-needed basis.
• Serve as a liaison for CECMHC to law enforcement entities, probate courts and community resources within the catchment area.
• Assist with the Mobile Crisis Program over entire coverage area.
• Aid in follow-up in relation to MC contacts coordinating with Clinic Directors, assigned clinicians and medical staff as needed.
• Assist as liaison with Beaufort County Probate Court and law enforcement ensuring communicating with them on issues that are primarily in the Beaufort area and as needed/appropriate over the entire center coverage area.
• Aid as liaison with Beaufort Memorial Hospital and other hospitals in coordinating care and relaying information.
• Participate in development of community resources and relationships related to coordination of care and community outreach.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in counseling or social science
• SC state licensure or licensure eligible
• Able to travel within Beaufort and the mental health center's coverage of the neighboring multi-county area
• Able to work on-call/after hours for Mobile Crisis services

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a clinical counseling program
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus

Additional Comments

Post Hire, Employees Must Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification
Have knowledge of the theories and practices of psychopathology and psychotherapy necessary to treat persons with mental illness in a community outpatient setting.
Be able to assess, diagnose and plan appropriate treatment/services/support for patients and their family members.

Supplemental Questions

• 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)? YesNo
• 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 QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION 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 at least a master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field from an accredited college/university? YesNo
• 04 Do you have a valid professional license through SC LLR? YesNo
• 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? YesNo
• 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 and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Required Question