Mental Health Professional I - Beaufort, United States - State of South Carolina

    State of South Carolina
    State of South Carolina Beaufort, United States

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    Salary: $51, $70,054.00 Annually

    Location : Beaufort County, SC

    Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

    Job Number: 162250

    Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire

    Opening Date: 02/29/2024

    Closing Date: 4/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

    Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at

    Class Code:: GA55

    Position Number:: TBD

    Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

    Pay Band: Band 5

    Opening Date: 02/29/2024

    EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

    Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

    Job Responsibilities

    Position can be based out of any of our five clinics across the catchment area:

    Beaufort County Clinic
    Colleton County Clinic
    Hilton Head Clinic
    Hampton County Clinic
    Jasper County Clinic

    1. Provides administrative supervision of IFS: Performs annual reviews and completes planning stages for all supervisees within specified guidelines;monitors and approves staff leave time ensuring program coverage at all times; conducts and documents regular staff meetings and attends supervisors meetings, relaying all relevant center and agency information to staff in timely manner; monitors and ensures program compliance with FIN guidelines for community mental health services and overall continuity of care; maintains and reports program data on a monthly basis to specified members of senior management team; maintains corporate compliance in program and clinical practice, monitoring and maintaining standards at the highest possible level; ensures all program staff are knowledgeable of and measured against productivity expectations for clinical services in compliance with CECMHC Patient Care Hours Policy

    2. Provides clinical supervision: Regularly conducts and documents clinical supervision with program staff, incorporating relevant QA information by monitoring and evaluating staff documentation/chart work/overall clinical care; assists with program staff crises and maintains availability to staff for clinical consultation or ethical dilemmas; supports use of EBPs and encourages and directs staff participation in learning collaboratives or other specialised training; provides back up and support to program director, crisis team, and other program coordinators in their absence with authority and leadership.

    3. Provides direct clinical services ensuring all recovery oriented services provided are documented and billed within SCDMH guidelines and standards.

    4. Complies with all corporate compliance policies, regulations, statutes (federal, state, local, SCDMH) or laws regulating the provision of health care. Maintains online training and completes one additional hour of cultural competency training per year, completing all modules as specified.

    5. Participates in community outreach and other meetings as requested.

    6. Oversees IFS staff training and certification status. Ensures that consult groups occur as appropriate. Reviews documentation of MDFT staff for fidelity.

    7. All other duties as specified by Direct Supervisor or Senior Management

    Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC - approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
    Minimum and Additional Requirements

    If any agency requirements are listed below, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

    STATE: Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences and three (3) years experience in a clinical counseling program.
    Preferred Qualifications

    Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
    Additional Comments

    The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

    South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

    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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

    The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

    • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

    • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

    • 15 days sick leave per year

    • 13 paid holidays

    • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

    Benefits for State Employees

    The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

    Insurance Benefits
    Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

    Retirement Benefits
    State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

    Workplace Benefits
    State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

    Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

    01

    Do you have SC Clinical licensure (LMSW LPC-I, LMFT); or similar licensure in another state: or are you within 6 months of obtaining such licensure? If so, please give a brief description.

    02

    The Department of Mental Health wants to know if you have experience as a Supervisor?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    How many years of experience do you have in a mental health/social services setting?
    • Less than a year
    • 1 Year, less than 2
    • 2 Years, less than 3
    • 3 Years, less than 4
    • 4 Years, less than 5
    • 5 Years, less than 6
    • 6 Years, less than 7
    06

    Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?
    • Yes
    • No
    Required Question