Mental Health Professional I / Afterschool Alliance - ROI Program (Pee Dee)

State of South Carolina

  • Florence County, SC
  • $45,300-77,000 per year
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 22 hours ago
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health - Pee Dee Mental Health Center Florence Office, 125 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506. The program is based out of the Florence location at 607 W. Evans Street, Florence but will serve the entire four-county catchment area. The position will require flexible hours and occasional evenings and weekends.The Office of Mental Health's mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
As the Mental Health Professional, working under close supervision, you will be responsible for increasing early access to care through observation, coordination, and delivery of services and referrals for children and adolescents receiving aftercare through the SC Afterschool Alliance.Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional include:
  • Provide direct service to Children, Adolescents and Families receiving afterschool care, to include Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Behavior Modification and Family Support Services. Must maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
  • Establish regular visit becoming familiar with the afterschool sites, prioritizing sites in need of immediate assistance. Provide support to families aimed at getting ahead of a potential family crisis.
  • Link weekly with or as requested by the therapist serving the client referred to update on the status of the child as well as the behaviors in need of modification. Maintain compliance with the Pee Dee Mental Health Center productivity standard.
  • Attend and complete program designated staffing and trainings, to include benefits training and work closely with care coordinator.
  • Plan, under supervision of the therapist, activities to provide clients with improvement in needed areas.
  • Identify, train, and support young adults with lived experiences on a career path to peer support positions within SCDMH.
  • Perform other related duties as required by supervisor and/or Executive Director.
This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.A Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or other related Social Sciences.Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 5 pounds
  • Be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate coursework including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessments - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and Medical Ethics.
  • Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum, internship, or post-graduate experience.
  • Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
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.
  • Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in a 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 the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions, and recommend required actions.
  • Have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a state vehicle.
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
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
  • Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program
*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.

State of South Carolina