Mental Health Professional I / MDFT (Berkeley)

Posting number: 192312

Department: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Berkeley Community Mental Health Center

Job classification: Mental Health Professional I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Professional, Human Services, Emergency Management, Counseling, Social Sciences, Community and Social Services

Summary

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 I - Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT), 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. 

• Provide an array of clinical services and meet Patient Care Hour expectations as indicated on the performance review (EPMS). Services may include, but are not limited to, assessment treatment planning; crisis management; individual, group, and/or family therapy, and case coordination. Deliver services in a patient-centered, recovery oriented manner.
• Document services collaboratively and in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) requirements. QA requirements may include, but are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, timely and thorough completion of DLA-20s, Plans of Care, Progress Summaries, and session notes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, internal staff, and external community partners in order to facilitate linkages to services and provide quality treatment. Participate in meetings, supervision, and interagency staffing as needed.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy; all State and Federal laws; all Agency and Center policies and procedures. Help ensure area is CARF accredited.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure/certification as applicable. Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• May mentor/supervise practicum students and interns in order to provide educational and experiential opportunities for the future work force.

Examples of duties

• A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field that meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISC-CP, or LMFT

• 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.
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of counseling practices, including knowledge of psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders including mental illness. 
• The ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners.

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.