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- This position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.
- Under general supervision, provides intensive family services, in the home/community using, evidenced based services (safe, effective and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness.
- Provides 720 patient care hours annually.
- Ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
- Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
- Ensures patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
- Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social interpersonal knowledge and skills.
- Reviews caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition, and follow-up.
- Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
- Performs other duties as needed.
- Thorough knowledge of methods, principles, & practices of clinical counseling education, and knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in a psychiatric setting.
- Considerable experience working with children, adolescents and their families.
- Must be LMSW, LMFT or LPC license eligible.
- Employee will be provided supervision by the Chief of Intensive Family Services and via consultation with CAF treatment team, Program Manager, and Psychiatrist.
- Ability to lift 5lbs.
- Operate a state vehicle (as applicable to position).
- Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
- 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
- Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others.
- Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking.
- Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders.
- Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.
- Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).
Mental Health Professional - Aiken, United States - State of South Carolina
Description
Job Responsibilities
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.
State Requirement:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Requirements:
A master's degree in social work, guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and one (1) year post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
Candidate must be licensed; or license eligible by the state of South Carolina and willing to pursue license.Preferred Qualifications
Agency Preferences:
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: