State of South Carolina
Mental Health Professional I/ ACT Team QMHP
State of South Carolina, Greenville, SC, United States
Salary: $51,039.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 167230
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Greater Greenville
Opening Date: 07/24/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60026486
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 07/24/2024
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
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 at: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center
124 Mallard Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment ( ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an 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.
Job Functions:
1.Provides 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. Utilizes assertive engagement to engage beneficiaries in service.
2.Assists patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community. Utilizes the patient's natural supports.
3. Completes screenings and assessments for referrals and assists with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
4. Provides family psychoeducaton and works with beneficiary's natural supports.
5. Leads the person centered planning process for patients of the ACT program.
6.Participates 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. Effectively utilizes and maintains
certification of evidence based practices. Attends treatment team meetings daily and provides consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
7.Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
8. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures.
9. Performs other duties as needed
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C. and master's or doctoral degree from a program that is primarily psychological in nature from an accredited university and one year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness, working for a S.C. State Agency.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments
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 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:
An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.
In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Department 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.
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
Did you graduate from an accredited college/university?
02
Do you have a Master's Degree in guidance, counsling, or the social sciences or related field and one year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness, working for a S.C. State Agency?
03
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Do you currently have a valid driver's license?
04
Have you taken graduate-level courses in Psychodiagnostics, Psychopathology, Assessment and Ethics?
05
Are you a licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C.?
06
For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoke or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
07
Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health and/or 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?
08
Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume.
09
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.
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Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 167230
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Greater Greenville
Opening Date: 07/24/2024
Closing Date: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60026486
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 07/24/2024
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
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 at: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center
124 Mallard Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Serves on the Assertive Community Treatment ( ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an 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.
Job Functions:
1.Provides 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. Utilizes assertive engagement to engage beneficiaries in service.
2.Assists patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community. Utilizes the patient's natural supports.
3. Completes screenings and assessments for referrals and assists with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
4. Provides family psychoeducaton and works with beneficiary's natural supports.
5. Leads the person centered planning process for patients of the ACT program.
6.Participates 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. Effectively utilizes and maintains
certification of evidence based practices. Attends treatment team meetings daily and provides consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
7.Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
8. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures.
9. Performs other duties as needed
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C. and master's or doctoral degree from a program that is primarily psychological in nature from an accredited university and one year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness, working for a S.C. State Agency.
NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments
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 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:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.
In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Department 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.
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
Did you graduate from an accredited college/university?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Master's Degree in guidance, counsling, or the social sciences or related field and one year of experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness, working for a S.C. State Agency?
- Yes
- No
03
A valid driver's license is required for this position. Do you currently have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you taken graduate-level courses in Psychodiagnostics, Psychopathology, Assessment and Ethics?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you a licensed as an LISW-CP, LMFT, or LPC in the state of S.C.?
- Yes
- No
06
For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoke or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
07
Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health and/or 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?
08
Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume.
- Yes
- No
09
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.
- Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
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