Mental Health Professional II (#011814) Kirkland CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision: Provides mental health assessments and therapeutic services, including crisis management and intervention. Performs mental health assessments/evaluations on assigned clients. Conducts individual/group counseling. Attends meetings and consults with treatment team to resolve problems. Provides direct feedback on mental health issues to institutional staff. Assists in discharge planning. Provides advisory and consultative service as related to mental health services. Assists other institutions as needed. Participates in on-call pool to provide after hour and on-site weekend/holiday coverage to the institutions as assigned.
Requirements
- Successfully completes four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
- Minimum of a master's degree in a mental health related field and eligible for licensure to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT or LPCS with professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
- Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment OR a minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health related field and a license to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS with professional experience.
- Two (2) years of experience in a mental health/social service program and licensed as a LPC, LISW, LPCS or LMFT is preferred.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
None specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Not specified.