<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072.</p> <p>This position will be embedded at the West Columbia Police Department.</p> <p>The Office of Mental Health's mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.</p> <p>Under general supervision of the Mental Health Professional II, you will provide evidence-based services while embedded in a law enforcement agency. You will work with law enforcement to divert from unnecessary incarcerations through the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program.</p> <p>Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct services to patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategics towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills. Utilize assertive engagement to engage patients in service. </li><li>Assist patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community. </li><li>Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assist with development. </li><li>Provide family psychoeducation and works with patient's natural supports. </li><li>Facilitate the person-centered planning process for patients assigned to them. </li><li>Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities. Effectively utilizes and maintains certification of evidence-based practices. Attend treatment team meetings daily and provide consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate. </li><li>Complete documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations. </li><li>Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field. </li><li>Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment. </li><li>Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle. This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Post hire, employees must:</p> <ul> <li>Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. </li><li>Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. </li><li>Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. </li><li>Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines. </li><li>Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports. </li></ul> <p>The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.</p> <p>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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.</p> <p>The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days sick leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>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.</p> </li></ul> <p>60011532</p>