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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Mental Health Professional I / ACT Program (Santee-Wateree) Part Time

Kershaw County, SC

Full-time, Part-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $77K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a part of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care. They are seeking a Mental Health Professional I to assist individuals and families in achieving long-term wellness through direct services and community support.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategics towards achieveing and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills

Utilize assertive engagement to engage beneficiaries in service

Assist patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establish support networks in the community

Utilize the patient's natural supports

Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assist with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP)

Provide family psychoeducaton and works with beneficiary's natural supports

Lead the person centered planning process for patients of the ACT program

Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities

Complete documentation according to QA/SCOMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations

Adherence to CARF standards, and SCOMH and Center policies and Procedures

Qualification

Licensed LMSWLMFTLPCMaster's degree in counselingSerious Mental IllnessMAPs trainingTherapeutic knowledgeBilingual in SpanishInterpersonal skills

Required

Licensed as an LMSW, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C

A Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or related field

One year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness

Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle

Ability to complete MAPs training

Requires flexible schedule

Ability to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree catchment area as directed

Preferred

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus

Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness

Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders