Mental Health Professional II / Team Lead / ACT Program (Aiken)

Posting number: 191584

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center

Job classification: Mental Health Professional II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, Human Services, Counseling, Community and Social Services, Health Care Support

Summary

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 / Team Lead/ ACT Program (Aiken) 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801. This position is based in the Community. 

The Mental Health Professional II / Team Lead / ACT Program (Aiken) will provide clinical leadership and oversight to the Assertive Community Treatment Program and manages team operations and staffing.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II / Team Lead / ACT Program (Aiken):

• Oversee the administrative operations of the team.
• Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.
• Provide direct services to ACT service beneficiaries.
• Ensure services are documented in accordance with SCBHDD/QA requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to facilitate clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations.
• Ensure a department commitment to cultural affairs and ensure all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his or her planning document as a measurable objective.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure.

This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

Examples of duties

• A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
• Must be licensed as licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT. 
• Three year's experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two years post graduate experience. 

• 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. 

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. 

Supplemental information

Post hire, employees must: 

• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental illness. 
• Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. 
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. 
• Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. 
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines. 
• Have the ability to pr