Mental Health Professional I / Adult Clinician (Charleston)
Job Responsibilities
Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions.
Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation.
Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position.
Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community.
Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standards.
Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.
Ensure timely response to request for services.
Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy.
Comply with all BHDD/OMH/CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies and procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
- A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
- In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
- This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, and lift up to 5 pounds.
- The employee is required to have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid SC driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Master’s or Doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by BHDD.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- 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 Are you a graduate of an accredited college/university with at least a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field? YesNo
- 04 Are you a graduate of an accredited program/college/university with a doctorate degree in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other equivalent behavioral discipline? YesNo
- 05 Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume. YesNo
- 06 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Required Question
Additional Comments
Post Hire, Employees Must Have working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric settings.
Have working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.