Mental Health Professional II / CAF School Based (Columbia Area)

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 II 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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, CAF School Mental Health Services, CAMHC #168.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under limited supervision, you will coordinate Richland County School District II school-based programs within the Child, Adolescent and Family Services Unit.  Will carry out the directives of the Director of Child, Adolescent and Family Services and will supervise staff assigned.  Will provide advanced psychotherapeutic services which include assessment, counseling, and care coordination to an assigned caseload within a school-based setting.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II:

• Supervise staff assigned from School Mental Health Program.
• Provide an array of clinical services to promote recovery, stabilization and independence based on the patient's needs and plan of care.
• Provide Family Therapy as regular component of treatment.
• Demonstrate recognition of the importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community to include interaction with peers and involvement in supervision groups/staff meetings.
• Maintain competency in at least one Evidence Based Practice.  
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Respond to telephone messages, e-mails, Teams messages, and inter-office mail.  
• Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards, complies with Corporate Compliance policy and risk management plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Ensure appropriate, timely response to patient requests for services.
• Provide school consultation, education, and prevention services to the school district through the provision of faculty and staff in-service training, consultation to faculty and staff, classroom presentations, Parent-Teacher Organization presentations, and critical incident debriefing and / or adverse incident response.
• Ensure that documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position to include Collaborative Documentation / timely record keeping.
• Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements.

•  A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and three (3) years of experience in a clinical counseling program.

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. 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.

• Licensure as a LPC, LISW, etc.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must: 

• Be able to operate with a high degree of autonomy, expected to show strong initiative and good judgment. 
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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 : $61,801 - $69,985