Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
As the Mental Health Professional II, you will lead the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidence - based services in the intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional:
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Oversee the administrative operations of the team.
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Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best ethical practices.
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Provide direct services to ACT service beneficiaries.
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Ensure services to ACT service beneficiaries.
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Ensure services are documented in accordance with OMH/QA requirements.
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Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include, but not limited to: Facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team, and completing evaluations.
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Ensure a department commitment to cultural affairs and ensures all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his/her planning document as a measurable objective.
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Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
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Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program. Must be licensed as LISW-CP, LPC, or LMFT, as well as have supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements:
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.
