Mental Health Professional II - Adult Services (Beaufort / Coastal Empire)

About the role

The Office of Mental Health at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) seeks a Mental Health Professional II - Adult Services. This position provides advanced clinical services to patients in Beaufort County and collaborates with local partners to support their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, evidence-based treatment to patients in the clinic and community setting.
• Conduct mental health assessments, individual, group, and family therapy.
• Offer crisis intervention, suicide screenings, and develop Personal Safety Plans.
• Ensure patients receive timely services and address barriers to care.
• Coordinate with families, caregivers, and other treatment team members.
• Act as a Lead Clinician for the Beaufort Adult Team and other Treatment Teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to patient care.
• Document services and contracts accurately, meet patient care hour standards, and adhere to compliance policies.
• Maintain licensure and engage in professional development.

Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.
• Professional experience in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical setting.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive, lift, and file.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are preferred.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for diagnosing and treating behavioral, developmental, autistic, and mental disorders.
• The ability to listen and understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas to others.
• Knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the behavioral health setting.
• Knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 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.
• Retirement benefit choices.