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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 - Mobile Crisis Supervisor 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.
Under limited supervision of the Assistant Director, provides comprehensive mental health assessments and crisis management to Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center as the Access/Mobile Crisis Supervisor. Supervises Access/Mobile Crisis staff including supervision of dual employment staff in relation to Mobile Crisis scheduling, duties, and protocols. Serves as Liaison for CECMHC to law enforcement entities and probate courts within the catchment area.Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II - Mobile Crisis Supervisor:
- Serve as the Access/MC Program Supervisor, overseeing clinical and administrative operations to ensure efficient, effective service delivery. Provide direct supervision to MC/Access and MC/DE staff, ensuring adherence to PCH, QA standards, and MC protocols. Manage recruiting, hiring, and retention for supervised roles and contributes to organizational performance improvement as part of the Executive Management Team. Represents CECMHC in BHDD Mobile Crisis Meetings.
Oversee MC/Access coverage during work hours and after-hours, coordinating with the MC/Access Lead and MC-Dual Employment Scheduling. Ensure staff deliver appropriate services and document according to agency policies and QA standards. Manage timekeeping for DE in SCEIS.
Serve as CECMHC point of contact for Mobile Crisis Program over entire coverage area. Ensure follow-up in relation to MC contacts and coordinates with clinic directors and assigned clinicians as needed. Act as liaison with Beaufort County Probate Court and law enforcement, ensuring communication with them on issues that arise. Participate in the development of community resources and relationships.
Communicate regularly with representatives of public and private mental health, medical, and social services organizations and other partners (i.e., schools, law enforcement agencies) to assure the delivery of quality services to mutual patients. Participate in opportunities to meet with both professionals and members of the general public to share pertinent information about Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center and the services offered.
Ensure continuity of care within clinical programs, between community partners, and with hospitals as specified in the OMH Continuity of Care Manual.
Ensure implementation and compliance with BHDD policies by collaborating with the Center’s QA Coordinator. Maintain staff compliance with agency expectations and conducts routine supervisory record audits.
Ensure adherence to Center, BHDD, and Corporate Compliance policies and regulations.
For MHP Student Loan Repayment:
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.
- A Master's degree in counseling or social science and state licensure or licensure eligible.
- Two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a clinical counseling program.
- Three (3) years experience or more in a clinical counseling program.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employees must:
- Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
- Be able to supervise a staff of mental health professionals.
- Have a thorough knowledge of treatment of the chronically mentally ill in a community setting is required.
- Have the ability to organize and direct a center-wide program of Mobile Crisis Mental Health Services.
- Have the ability to develop plans and procedures pertaining to the overall program development and operations.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
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 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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