Mental Health Professional I/School Based (Charleston)

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 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 Mental Health, Charleston Clinic, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414.

Under limited supervision, will provide mental health counseling and case management services to child & adolescent patients and their families open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Position is part of the school mental health team in Charleston. Services to be primarily provided in schools but also will be provided in the clinics and community settings. 

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Therapist I:

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstarted by the use of evidence-based clinical intervention.
• Provide all forms of direct services 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 Quality Assurance standards.
•  Ensure timely response to request for services.
• Comply with all BHDD/CDMHC, policies and protocols, applicable QI, Corporate Compliance, Cultural Competency and CARF policies and procedures and Federal and State rules and regulations and attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State Regulations and center policy.  

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

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, drive from location to location, lift and file.
• Require a valid SC driver's license and may require some travel for training.
• Follow all established s (BHDDOMH) Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities policies and procedures. 

• 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 a 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 investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions. 

Post hire, the employee must have:

• Knowledge of counseling practices, including knowledge of psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders including mental illness. 
• Ability to listen and understand and effectively communicate information and ideas. 
• Some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting. 
• Ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners. 
• Some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies. Ability to utilize 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