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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Mental Health Professional I / Roads of Independence (Aiken)

Aiken County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$51K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for the Office of Mental Health in Aiken, SC. The role involves providing compassionate care to individuals and families, completing clinical documentation, and participating in treatment team meetings to promote long-term wellness.

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Responsibilities

Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage and ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs

Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation

Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20

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

Effectively utilizes and maintains certification of evidence-based practices

Attend treatment team meetings

Review caseload weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition and follow-up

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

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Masters degreeLicensed mental health professionalClinical experienceEvidence-based practicesTherapeutic knowledgeBilingual (English/Spanish)Community resource utilizationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field

Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management

Candidate must be licensed; or license eligible by the state of South Carolina and willing to pursue license in the first 6 months of employment

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

Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle