Mental Health Professional - Mdft

Salary: $37,860.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 158991
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Orangeburg
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
Closing Date: 1/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Opening Date: 12/06/2023
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.VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENTSouth Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provides intensive home-based, time-limited services to families who are in crisis and at immediate risk of dissolution. Services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Provides treatment to clients and client's family using MDFT(Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy) approach to treatment. Factor's contributing to this crisis may include anti-social behavior patterns. Chronic marital problems, chronic parent-child relationships, neglect and/or abuse problems. The primary goal is to keep families safe and intact.
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center / OAMHC is an approved site of the National
Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 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.
Who We Are
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center/OAMHC provides Mental Health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.
1. Provide assessments and ongoing clinical treatment to families assigned to Intensive Familiy Services (IFS) based on the nine principles of Muti-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT).
2. Provides case coordination to assigned caseload.
3. Maintains liaison with personnel from other agencies/resources in order to facilitate treatment of assigned cases (including DJJ).
4. Collect, organize and record data and information for each clients' medical record according to QA guidelines.
5. Completes MDFT/IFS paperwork according to MDFT service requirements, i.e. treatment plan, participating in weekly MDFT group and phone consultation (as well as treatment team meetings as needed).
Minimum and Additional Requirements
The State minimum T & E: A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services programs or social services programs.
The Agency minimum: A master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services and (3) year experience in a clinical counseling program.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques. Knowledge of clinical
practices and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of legal principals and practices. Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices. Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling services. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws or regulations pertaining to a social service program. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives. Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment interventions.
Additional Comments
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
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.
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.
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For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked 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.
02
Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program?

• Yes
• No

03
How serious do you take being on time and being present for work as scheduled?
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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you have a master's degree in counseling or social work from a program that is accredited?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?
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Please indicate your understanding to the following statement by checking Yes below: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.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have in a Mental Health/social services setting?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7

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Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question