Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center / OAMHC is an approved site of the National
 Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 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.
 Who We Are
 Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center/OAMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.
Under the direct supervision of the Program Coor II for the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services program. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with mental illnesses.
1. Provides direct services through coaching, mentoring, and consultation to the patient to promote recovery, self-advocacy, and self-direction. Promotes wellness management strategies, which include delivering manualized interventions, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Illness Management and Recovery. Assists patients in developing Psychiatric Advanced Directives. Models' recovery values, attitudes, beliefs, and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
2. Maintains medical records documentation standards with QA, DMH, and CARF policies and procedures. Documents services collaboratively with the patient as appropriate.
3. Provides consultation to Treatment Team members to assist in understanding recovery and the role of the CPSS, promoting a culture in which patients' points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment.
4. Serves as an active member of the DMH treatment teams, which includes facilitating the IPOC process for patients assigned to them. Regularly participates in the daily team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Ensures at least a monthly staffing of each patient that they serve.
5. Will provide patients with satisfaction surveys to measure the patients own perception of care, access to service, and improve the quality of treatment.
6. Will adhere to policies and procedures according to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, and CARF. Shall comply with South Carolina Department of Mental health Compliance Plan and all legal resposibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.
7. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Maintains CPSS certification. Demonstates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures.
8. Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor.
State Agency: A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
DMH: A high school diploma and relevant program experience. Lived experience and a personal recovery story specific to primary mental illness. Must have a had and/or currently have a mental health diagnosis and/or substance use disorder.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws or regulations pertaining to a social service program. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives. Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment interventions.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
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.
It is asked that you attach a current resume and unofficial transcripts.