• Job Description

  Req#: 4837505
  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 Department of Mental Health, Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (SWCMHC), Sumter Clinic, 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC 29153.
  • Oversees the administrative operations of the team.
  • Provides clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their
  needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.
  • Provides direct services to ACT service beneficiaries.
  • Ensures services are documented in accordance with SCDMH/QA requirements.
  • Provides direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations.
  • Ensures a department commitment to cultural affairs and ensures all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his or her planning document as a measurable objective.
  • Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
  • Pursues professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.
  • Performs other duties as required.
  
  
  State: A master's degree in guidance counseling or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human services, or social service program.
  Facility Minimum Requirements: Must be licensed Psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC, or LMFT. Three (3) years' experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two (2) yeaRs post graduate experience:
  Agency Preferences: Supervisory Experience.
  NOTE: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.
  Valid driver's license requiredBi-lingual abilities in English and Spanish (or other language) are a plus.
  
  Ability to lift 5 lbs. and operate a state vehicle. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters /emergencies. Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Requires flexible schedule. Services are delivered in the community and patients' homes.
  
  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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
  
  
  

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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