Mental Health Professional I/Access Crisis Team Conway - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $51, $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Horry County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 141251

Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw

Division: Conway

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/13/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA55

Position Number::

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

Pay Band: Band 5

Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $70,054.00

Opening Date: 11/21/2022

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

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

Job Responsibilities

FOR MHP POSTINGS

With our Agency's mission 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.

Please note this position requires a master's degree and evidence of one year of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This can include internship, practicum, previous work experience, where one has worked with patients.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED
*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.

As a Mental Health Professional I, working under direct supervision will serve as Access/Crisis Team clinician providing screenings, assessments, crisis intervention, community crisis intervention, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, completion of judicial and emergency forms for probate court with individuals and other approved services to clients of the Conway office for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health.

Provide therapy, emergency services and case management services to persons experiencing emotional disturbances, to include assessments, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, patient and family education and case management. Provide services at the clinic or in the community as a need arises.

Complete and submit clinical service notes within a 24-hour period in accordance with the local collaborative documentation standards.

Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF Standards.

Act as contact for referral sources by providing information about the services offered by the Center, including criteria for admission and types of treatment programs available.

Provide a variety of coordination and consultation services with the school, community agencies, local hospitals, probate court (judicial and emergency forms) and DMH staff to assist clients in maximizing recovery efforts.

Knowledge of the scope and range of service provided in a comprehensive community mental health program serving adults and children and understanding the unique treatment needs of this population.

Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, and representatives of their other professional disciplines, and co-workers.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families and co-workers.

Employee shall be self-directed and motivated, functioning independently and exercising good clinical judgement.

Employee will maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, South Carolina Department Mental Health, Waccamaw Center of Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.

Supervision will be provided according to WCMH's current Supervision Policy.

Annual Employee Performance Management System is used in this position and all for SCDMH.

Employee will serve as a team member in the Access/Crisis Team in Horry County.

Job requires sitting, standing, bending and walking.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Assistant Clinic Director and Clinic Director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences. Must be able to meet DMH credentialing requirements.

AGENCY MINMUM REQUIREMENTS: A master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences. Must be able to meet DMH credentialing requirements.

DMH Credentialing Requirements include graduate coursework including the following:

Psychopathology Course

Psychopathology Diagnostic Course

Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) - or any related assessment course

Ethics Course - related to medical profession.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED: Experience working with adults and children in a community mental health setting.

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.

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.

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable 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 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

Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

• Yes
• No

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

Do you have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in a community mental health setting?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working with the chronically mentally ill population?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a master's degree in either counseling or social work?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you attached a copy of your unofficial master's transcript? If not, please do so.

• Yes
• No

07

Are you licensed? If not, are you eligible for licensure?

08

For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

09

If your answer to the previous question is yes, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

10

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

11

Please indicate your salary requirements (be specific and not put "negotiable").

12

Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section, nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Yes
• No

13

Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

• Yes
• No

14

How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State Jobs
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads etc...) Please specify

15

If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

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If you answered "Other" for question 14, please indicate from where below:

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