Mental Health Clinician - Adults

State of South Carolina

  • Beaufort County, SC
  • $51,039-70,054 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Responsibilities
  • Direct Care: Provides recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis; advocates for clients; serves as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers; coordinates with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients; serves as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization; meets minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.
  • Professional/Clinical Development: participates in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training. Performs the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner. Attends to daily schedule of patient to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC. Maintains a positive attitude and disposition regarding professional/clinical development.
  • Quality Assurance: Maintains client service records in accordance with SCDMH QA standards; Adheres to DMH, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.
  • Corporate Compliance: Demonstrates thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and complies with all DMH and Center corporate compliance requirements.
  • Preforms other job-related duties in support of the Center mission as requested by supervisor
SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
AS OF JUNE 1, 2016 THIS IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUSThis position is located in Beaufort Clinic, Beaufort County under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.
Submit and up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.Minimum and Additional RequirementsIf any agency requirements are listed below, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.AGENCY: Master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences; 1 yr experience in a clinical counseling program; and state licensure or licensure eligible.Preferred QualificationsAbility to speak another language is a plus.Additional CommentsSupplemental questions are considered part of your official application. 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 this position.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.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 South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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