State of South Carolina
Mental Health Professional I - Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) / Orangebu
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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 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, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center 2319 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg SC 29118.
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. Factors 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.
Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional include:
Provide assessments and ongoing clinical treatment to families assigned to Intensive Family Services (IFS) based on the nine principles of Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
Provide case coordination to assigned caseload.
Maintain liaison with personnel from other agencies/resources in order to facilitate treatment of assigned cases (including DJJ).
Collect, organize and record data and information for each client's medical record according to QA guidelines.
Complete 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).
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
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.
Must be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, bend, climb stairs, move from one area to another and lift 20 lbs.
Experience with treating individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employees must:
Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
Be provided routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
Employee's activities are governed by OAMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
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.
Benefits Summary:
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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This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center 2319 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg SC 29118.
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. Factors 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.
Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional include:
Provide assessments and ongoing clinical treatment to families assigned to Intensive Family Services (IFS) based on the nine principles of Multi-Dimensional Family Therapy (MDFT)
Provide case coordination to assigned caseload.
Maintain liaison with personnel from other agencies/resources in order to facilitate treatment of assigned cases (including DJJ).
Collect, organize and record data and information for each client's medical record according to QA guidelines.
Complete 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).
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
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.
Must be able to stand, walk, reach, pull, bend, climb stairs, move from one area to another and lift 20 lbs.
Experience with treating individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employees must:
Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.
Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
Be provided routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
Employee's activities are governed by OAMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
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.
Benefits Summary:
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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