What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Clinician - School Based position at SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH?
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.
Provides direct clinical services that includes, Assessments, Individual/Family Therapy, Crisis Management, Group Therapy and other services as needed to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Ensures documentation of all services provided follows established guidelines.
Provides consultation/education activities and case management services on behalf of patients served to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Clinic Director of the Hilton Head office.
Participates in staffing with treatment team. Supervision with Supervisor. Staff cases with physicians, ensure all patients’ records of treatment is available. Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients. Complete required training by SCDMH. Attend at least one professional development training course per year.
Provides consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of patients served. Provides follow-up after discharge.
Documents all contact with patients, families’ agencies according to QA Standards
Other; Provides other related duties as identified.
Join the growing team of mental health professionals at CECMHC making a difference in our communities.
SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 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.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
If any AGENCY requirements are listed below, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
State: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
DMH: Master’s degree in a social science; 1 year experience in a clinical counseling program; licensure or license eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
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.
Provides direct clinical services that includes, Assessments, Individual/Family Therapy, Crisis Management, Group Therapy and other services as needed to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. Ensures documentation of all services provided follows established guidelines.
Provides consultation/education activities and case management services on behalf of patients served to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Clinic Director of the Hilton Head office.
Participates in staffing with treatment team. Supervision with Supervisor. Staff cases with physicians, ensure all patients’ records of treatment is available. Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients. Complete required training by SCDMH. Attend at least one professional development training course per year.
Provides consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of patients served. Provides follow-up after discharge.
Documents all contact with patients, families’ agencies according to QA Standards
Other; Provides other related duties as identified.
Join the growing team of mental health professionals at CECMHC making a difference in our communities.
SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 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.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
If any AGENCY requirements are listed below, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
State: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
DMH: Master’s degree in a social science; 1 year experience in a clinical counseling program; licensure or license eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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
Salary : $50,000
