Mental Health Professional I/Multidimensional Family Therapy/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, 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. 

Under limited supervision, will utilize Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) to prevent out of home placement and address youth problems with those involved with multiple community systems. Services will be provided to children, adolescents, and families open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Services to be primarily provided in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I, MDFT:   

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions with fidelity to the MDFT model.

• Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established patient care hour 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.

• Compile and enter contact data in the MDFT Portal for programs for patients and families.

• Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards.

• Ensure timely response to requests for services.

• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Completes and receives certification in MDFT. Complies with all BHDD/CDMHC policies and protocols, 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. 

•  A master's degree in counseling, social work or related field and is licensed or meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISW-CP or LMFT. 
• Certified to provide MDFT or obtains MDFT certification in first year of employment.
• Behavioral healthcare experience.
  

Post hire, employees must:

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. 
• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. 
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. 
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines. 
• Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Have the ability to utilize an electronic health record. 
  

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