This position is ssigned to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC) Mobile Crisis team, which provides emergency services to people in the community who are experiencing suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, psychosis, or worsening mental health symptoms. Services are provided to both adults and children. Our clinicians work in teams to assess these acute mental health concerns and arrange for appropriate safety planning and treatment, including facilitating hospital admissions when necessary. The team works very closely with law enforcement when providing care during crisis interventions, prioritizing the safety of all involved. This is an exciting, fast-paced position that regularly interacts with the Probate Court, Emergency Departments, law enforcement, EMS, and local hospitals.
 The Mobile Crisis team also acts as the primary intake team for CDMHC, performing advanced, comprehensive mental health assessments used for admission to outpatient care. Clinicians are taught to utilize a full array of assessment and diagnostic skills. Our organization also provides outpatient psychiatric and nursing services, so clinicians will collaborate with medical team members to ensure all mental health needs are met. We seek compassionate individuals who are driven to provide outstanding care to those we serve.
CDMHC and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health have an unsurpassed commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Clinical staff receive thorough training at orientation as well as opportunities for ongoing training and support, including CEUs whenever possible. Regular individual and team supervision is also provided.
 
In addition to our exceptional benefits package detailed below, employees in good standing can access opportunities to receive clinical supervision toward all levels of licensure in Counseling and Social Work at no charge.
Our organization is committed to service to our community, and staff members have many opportunities to participate in community events and presentations to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental health. For those wanting to make a difference in individual’s lives and the surrounding communities of the Lowcountry, there is no better place to practice in the mental health field.State: A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs. 
Agency preferred: One year or one-year equivalent experience with working with crisis intervention, guidance, counseling, and/or social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

• 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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.