Mental Health Clinician

Job Responsibilities

Provides Recovery -oriented services such as Assessments. Individual/Family Therapy. Crisis Management, Group Therapy and other services on an as needed basis to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Provides consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our patients to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Hilton Head Clinic Director. Link patients to primary care physicians, liaison with in-patient facilities and assist with discharge plans as need indicates.

Attend and participate in staffing with treatment team. Supervision with supervisor. Staff cases with physician ensure all patients records of treatment available. Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients. Staff with supervisor daily if patient is in crisis.

Assist in developing and facilitating necessary housing, financial platforms and other resources to meet needs of patients served.

Documents all contacts with patients, families, significant others and agencies according to all Quality Assurance Standards.

Perform other duties as directed.

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 CAMPUS*****

This position is located in Hilton Head, 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 Requirements

STATE REQUIREMENTS : A Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. 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 accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs