MHC-Mental Health Clinician- Summerville, SC

We are currently seeking a Full time Day Shift Mental Health Clinician/Professional to join our team at Dorchester County Detention Center located in Summerville South Carolina.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance and unrivaled partner satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this Mental Health Clinician/Professional position:

This position is a mental health position that will be evaluating and providing mental health services to the inmate population. This person should be able to diffuse situations and report information appropriately to other GENESYS Health Alliance providers, staff members, corporate staff or facility administration. There is an expectation that this individual maintains professional knowledge of GENESYS Health Alliance policy and procedures. The person filling this position is expected to be an example for other staff members in behavior, attitude and skills.

Mental Health Clinician/Professional Education/Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Mental Health related discipline
• Licensure in South Carolina as a LCSW, LMHC, LMSW or LPC
• Four (4) years of experience directing or supervising therapeutic staff and/or related experience preferred but not required
• Active BLS Healthcare Provider/CPR Certification from the American Health Association or the American Red Cross

Job Type: Full Time

• Correctional experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift:

• 8 hour Shifts
• 8A-5P (Day Shift)

General Duties (including but not limited to)

• One year of Mental Health experience preferred
• Excellent problem solving skills with strong organizational abilities
• Knowledge in a range of counseling and therapeutic techniques
• Ability to manage multiple issues or deadlines in stressful situations with tact and professionalism
• Excellent communication skills; Ability to concisely communicate situations or needs effectively with sites and GENESYS Health Alliance Corporate Managers
• Provides necessary counseling as required for the patient
• Assess the patient’s psychosocial needs and evaluate the progress with the supervisor
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
• Focuses on assisting patient through discharge process of both in and out patient treatment facilities as applicable
• Utilizes a variety of therapy techniques and treatment plans
• Facilitates patient progress and referrals
• Adheres to Company policies and procedures when providing services to patients
• Observes, documents and reports patient progress
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plan options
• Supplemental plans - Life, Cancer, Accident, and Short Term Disability plans
• 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
• Paid holidays
• PTO - Vacation, sick, and bereavement

Physical setting:

• Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer

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