State of South Carolina

Location : Greenville County, SC. As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision of the Mental Health Professional II for the Office of Transitions Programs, you will identify and execute activities that result in patient discharge inpatient settings to integrated community residences and community-based behavioral health services, to include discharge plan development, accessing residential settings, patient assessments and linking to community-based providers.. Leadership: Coordinates staffing with CMHC regarding program placement for patient when discharged; provides face-to-face and/or video introduction of patient to community providers to include care coordinator and peer support specialist; attends treatment team meetings, discharge committee meetings, patient staffing and discharge planning staffing to provide community-based resources and/or options for discharge planning.. State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.. Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

mental health professional

Salary: $51,039.00 - $70,054.00 Annually Location : Greenville County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 165314 Agency: Department of Mental Health-Central Office Opening Date: 06/21/2024 Closing Date: 7/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: GA55 Position Number:: 60024825 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Pay Band: Band 5 Opening Date: 06/03/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED *** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*** With our Agency's mission 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. This position is located with the Department of Mental Health, Greenville area. As the Mental Health Professional, working under general supervision of the Mental Health Professional II for the Office of Transitions Programs, you will identify and execute activities that result in patient discharge inpatient settings to integrated community residences and community-based behavioral health services, to include discharge plan development, accessing residential settings, patient assessments and linking to community-based providers. Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Quality Management: Conducts CMHC Initial Clinical Assessments and DLA20s with patients, choosing CMHC for outpatient provider to support continuity of services from inpatient to outpatient settings; coordinates and locates community-based residential settings options, based on patients' discharge plan; collects data for performance improvement; utilizes the Avatar and EMR to document services provided; completes accurate and timely reports (such as Designed Examiner reports) to management as required.<li> Leadership: Coordinates staffing with CMHC regarding program placement for patient when discharged; provides face-to-face and/or video introduction of patient to community providers to include care coordinator and peer support specialist; attends treatment team meetings, discharge committee meetings, patient staffing and discharge planning staffing to provide community-based resources and/or options for discharge planning. <li>Initiative: Identifies, collects and routinely updates an inventory of integrated community-based residences for Transition Team distribution/resource directory; brokers needed community resources/services and develops resources where gaps exist.<li>Skill Enhancement: Completes core competency trainings (such as SCEIS, MAPS, etc.) and other job-related trainings as required or assigned; will maintain professional licensure (as applicable) and maintain knowledge of and enforce policies and procedures.</li></li></li></li></ul> Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirement: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field. Agency Minimum Requirement: A master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences. Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Preferred Qualifications Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a clinical program. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The selected candidate must possess ability to access and coordinate interaction between multi-disciplinary staff when needed. Must have through knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and education services. Knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within a psychiatric setting. Ability to problem-solve and utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to patient transition. Possess laptop computer skills, able to utilize a web-based database system of reporting, be highly organized and able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to bend, stoop, climb, drive from location to location, lift and file. This position is located in the Office of Transition Program but will work in the community, in assigned mental health locations, CMHC's, Inpatient Services hospitals. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. 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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: <ul><li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children<li>15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year<li>15 days sick leave per year<li>13 paid holidays<li>Paid Parental Leave<li>State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs</li></li></li></li></li></li></ul> Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below. <ul> <li>Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.</li> </ul> 03 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 04 Are you a graduate of an accredited college/university with a master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 Do you have six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a clinical program? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 How did you hear about our vacancy? <ul> <li>SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov</li> <li>Simply Hired</li> <li>Indeed</li> <li>College/Alumni Career Services Center</li> <li>Friend/Relative</li> <li>Current DMH Employee</li> <li>Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.</li> </ul> 07 If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below: 08 If you answered "Other" for question #6 above, please indicate from where below: 09 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). 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