Mental Health Professional I - Adult Services - Charleston County

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 Therapist I I 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 Community Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414. 

Under limited supervision, will provide mental health counseling and case management services to adult patients open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Services to be provided in the clinics and community settings; Position is based out of Charleston Clinic. Position is based out of the Charleston Clinic.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Therapist I:

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions.
• Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established productivity expectation. 
• Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured according to established standards.
• Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Complies with all OMH/CDMHC/BHDD policies and protocols, and all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws. 

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

  Additional Requirements
  
• Follow all established BHDD policies and procedures. 
• Ability to bend, stoop, drive from location to location, lift, and file. 
• This position requires a valid South Carolina driver's license and may require some travel for trainings, 
  

• 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.
• Working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies. 
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment. 
• Ability to conduct detailed assessments, draw conclusions and recommend required actions. 
  

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.

Salary : $51,039 - $59,622