Mental Health Professional I - School-Based (Charleston County School District)

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidence based clinical interventions.

• Provide all forms of direct service as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation.

• Provide family therapy.

• Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position.

• Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community.

• Maintain competency in EBPs.

• Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standards.

• Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.

• Ensure timely response to request for service.

• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Complies with all OMH/CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• Have a serviceable personal vehicle and a valid S. C. driver's license.
• Provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, this experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• A doctorate degree from an accredited program/college/university in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline equivalent by DBHDD.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must:

• Have working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services; considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting.

• Have working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.

• Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and be able to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

• Have the ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives.

• Be able to communicate with resources, families and professionals.

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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.