Mental Health Professional / Mobile Crisis

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 the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803. Job Purpose Under general supervision serves on the ACCESS/Mobile Crisis team providing individualized assessment, crisis intervention, referral and brief case management services to individuals who are experiencing a crisis situation and/or seeking mental health treatment. This includes providing rapid and mobile crisis intervention services in cooperation with county first responders to individuals who are best reached in their communities in order to efficiently meet needs for immediate safety/de-escalation and referral to appropriate level of follow-up care. This applies to both regular and after-hours coverage. Coverage area includes but is not limited to: Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Job Functions Provides timely response to crisis calls from patients and law enforcement/EMS arriving on site no later than 60 minutes after the receipt of the call. Meets with patients face-to-face or via telemedicine in community settings such as homes, public places or social service agencies; de-escalates intensity of crisis/distress, assesses for and intervenes to reduce risk of harm to self or others, facilitates appropriate follow-up with mental health or community services. Coordinates with first responders and community partners to facilitate continuity of care. Educate patients on community resources and makes arrangements for immediate disposition regarding transfer and referrals. Provides brief individual and/or family intervention to address crisis and develop a safety plan. Will follow-up with patients seen as part of mobile crisis to ensure linkage with appropriate resources and kept appointments. Mobile crisis may be provided at the clinic, in the community and as part of critical incident responses in the community. Liaises with community partners to facilitate continuity of care. Completes telephonic and face to face triage and provides intake assessment for patients seeking services.This includes but is not limited to: Completing the C-20 completing the DLA-20, completing the initial clinical assessment, completing releases of information for agencies pertinent to providing mental health services and identifying goals for treatment as reflected on the plan of car; scheduling follow-up appointments with the therapist and psychiatrist, scheduling after-care appointments and initiating use of care-cards with intakes, aftercare appointments and CCRI contacts. Direct Service requirement of 480 hours annually. Completes clinical documentation as required using collaborative documentation and according to QA/SCDMH standards. Liaises with community partners including but not limited to local housing shelters, inpatient MH providers, emergency rooms and first responders to facilitate continuity of care and communication with ABMHC regarding client status and needs. Participates in clinical supervision and treatment team meetings; pursues professional development through collegial consultation and continuing educational activities and professional licensure in SC. Complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans. Provides crisis services within the ABMHC catchment area (24) twenty-four hours a day, (7) seven days a week, (365) three hundred sixty-five days per year. Performs other duties as needed. Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences. Preferred Qualifications Agency (Facility) Preferences: One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment. Licensed or working to obtain licensure in SC within six (6) months. Eligible to become a notary in the State of South Carolina. Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a Mental Health Professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrency by DMH Office of Quality Management. Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines. Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports. Employee will be provided routine scheduled supervision by supervisor and participate in monthly consultation groups. Additional supervision provided by psychiatrist via interdisciplinary staffing meetings. Provide crisis services to assigned region; requires frequent travel in the assigned region & occasional in-state travel. Will meet with patients in community with Law Enforcement/EMS or unaccompanied if the contact is to occur in a secure environment. Position also requires on-call coverage after hours. Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and SCDMH policy and procedure. Ability to lift 5 pounds and drive a state vehicle. This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments Note:If any Agency/Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the 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. 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 any and 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 ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure. Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).