State of South Carolina
Mental Health Professional II – FOCUS Program
State of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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.
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 all 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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 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.
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.
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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 all 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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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 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.
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.
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