Mental Health Professional II – FOCUS Program

Job Responsibilities 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 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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, provides daily oversight of the Family Options for Cherokee, Union, and Spartanburg (FOCUS) grant, to include the project staff, budget, clinical data, and contracts. Facilitates meetings, infrastructure, and training activities for the project. Facilitates and coordinates regional taskforce and meetings and outreach/engagement efforts. Providers supervision and intervention services for program/staff regionally. Works collaboratively with program staff to objectives and performance measures of grant initiatives.Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II include:

Provide program oversight to all FOCUS components and social marketing campaign and assure proper integration with existing programs and infrastructures. Facilitates daily huddles, monthly core team meetings, and provides reports and updates to the Leadership Coalition and the Joint Council on Children and Adolescents.
Coordinate with other agency fiscal agents to produce and submit financial reports and monitor expenditures among categories. To explore avenues to pool and blend resources to sustain the project after federally ends. Research and investigate opportunities for resource development, project expansion, and sustainability. Meet established benchmarks regarding Patient Care Hours and Quality Assurance measures (80% notes signed in less than two days, POA’s, if applicable, safety plans).
Supervise grant employees to ensure that activities are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
Work with project local site partners to establish youth engagement and peer support development strategies as well as increasing youth voice within participating agencies and the system of care. Plan and implement workshops and activities that engage parents, families, and youth in their abilities to provide support.
Assist with the social marketing, outreach, and awareness building aspects of the project.
Completes a ll required reports. Provide ongoing formative evaluation information to the grant evaluation team specifically as it relates to client data. Following appropriate legal, ethical and HIPAA standards, coordinate documentation of activities and outcomes for evaluation. Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal Corporate Compliance laws.
Ability to travel throughout the Spartanburg Area MHC catchment area as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Additional Requirements:

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments Post hire, employees must:

Have strong organizational and communication skills.
Have the ability to foster relationships between school districts, colleges, service providers, community partners and the Mental Health Center.
Have knowledge of supervision practices for family and youth peer support specialists, as well as clinicians.
Be able to demonstrate skills in leadership and collaboration.
Have knowledge of wraparound and other young adult programs/service models.

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

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
Retirement benefit choices *
State Retirement Plan
State Optional Retirement Program

*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.Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 , which includes prescription coverage and wellness 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 , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for , 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.01Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

02If 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03Did you graduate with at least a master’s degree from an accredited college/university?

04Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post – Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed on your application and/or resume.

05Do you have experience with electronic health records?

06Have you 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?

07If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.08Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put “negotiable” or “open”).

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