Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery is actively recruiting for a Certified Mental Health Clinician. The employee will be a full-time mental health clinician for Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program (TTVIP) and will provide direct clinical services to patients who have experienced violent injury and are treated at MUSC Health’s Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers in downtown Charleston. TTVIP is a hospital-based violence intervention program that aims to address and reduce patient risk factors with the goal of preventing future violent injury and improving injury recovery and quality of life outcomes. TTVIP’s priority population includes patients 12-30 years old who live in the tri-county area and are injured via community violence. This clinician will provide evidence-based trauma focused mental health services to patients and immediate loved ones supported by TTVIP regardless of eligibility status for long-term wraparound service enrollment. The position includes both early intervention and longer-term trauma counseling. The clinician will assist in the planning and implementation of victim and family resiliency-building related to community violence prevention and response in coordination with the TTVIP team and partners. An emphasis will be placed on increasing access to culturally competent mental health services for underserved populations (e.g., Black/African American males) through individual and group therapy sessions. Duties also involve coordinating services to address unmet social needs that influence access to and utilization of mental health services (e.g., housing, transportation, food insecurity, education, and employment) with TTVIP Client Advocates and community-based resources, and documenting provision of these services in the program database.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001070 COM SURG GEN Elective CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Pay Range

56,210.00 - 80,105.00 - 104,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pay Range:

$56,210.00 - $80,105.00 - $104,000.00

Job Duties:

• 30% - Provide evidence-based early intervention services for survivors of community violence. Implement case management, screenings, education, and multidisciplinary coordination and referrals for medical psychiatric care or other services, as needed

• 30% - Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group trauma-informed counseling for victims of violence in person, in the community, and via telehealth

• 15% - Track program reporting information and victim services documentation in TTVIP’s case management database and patients’ medical records. Maintain documentation to meet reporting and billing requirements

• 10% - Close collaboration and communication with TTVIP Client Advocates to conduct in-hospital screenings to assess patients’ risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder and depression following their violent injury, and to provide patients with education and brief intervention (e.g., behavioral activation, distress reduction, cognitive coping) relating to mental health recovery during hospitalization

• 10% - Participate in clinical supervision, TTVIP-related, and community-based meetings to support coordination and provision of services, as well as provide community- and healthcare-based trainings on trauma and community violence victimization

• 5% - Perform additional administrative duties determined by the TTVIP Program Director relevant to program needs

Desired Qualifications, Education, and Experience:
The applicant must have a master’s degree in social work or a related field and must be licensed (LCSW, LPC) to provide and bill for services in the state of South Carolina. Clinicians who have experience working with populations of color, traumatic stress populations, and who have training in evidence-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression related to trauma (e.g., Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Activation for Depression), are especially encouraged to apply. If the candidate does not have these trainings, they must be willing to complete these trainings in the first 6 months of their employment, which our team will facilitate. Knowledge of Excel, SPSS, REDCap, and other databases, such as electronic medical records, to track service delivery is preferred. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Schedule flexibility with advanced notice to occasionally work evenings (to accommodate patients) or weekends (to attend community events) required. This is a hybrid position with in-person work required and some remote work allowable.
 

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree and three years professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Physical Requirements:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform ’pinching’ operations. (Infrequent) Possess good grip strength. Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 35 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 35 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 75 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull patients up to 300 lbs. in wheelchairs, etc., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required. Computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to work rotating shifts.

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The Department of Surgery is dedicated to ensuring the voices of our trainees, staff, faculty, and patients are heard; their thoughts are respected and their feelings are valued.  We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive culture dedicated to helping shape the field of surgery to be more diverse. We value our residents, fellows, faculty, and staff of every race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. Our goal is to continue to expand our diversity within our talented team, which leads to even more inclusive patient-centered care. Please click on the link below to learn more about our diversity efforts.

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