Mental Health Professional I/ Counselor/ Therapist (Kingstree Adult Outpatient)
Job description
This position is located at the SC Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (WCMH), 501 Nelson Blvd, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Under direct supervision, provides therapeutic services particularly as a specialist for the Adult and Children & Adolescents outpatient services of the South Strand Satellite Office for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Provide intake/aftercare appointments for the Clinic. Provide counseling and case management dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
- Provides therapy, emergency services and case management services to persons experiencing emotional disturbances, to include primarily assessments and crisis
intervention. Provides individual, group and family therapy, patient and family education and home visits as needed. Provides counseling services to clients of the WCMH on a full-time basis {37.5 hrs/week), maintaining an average bill time of .direct service hours to 810 annualized hours. - Maintains documentation of charts, and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and
CARF standards. - Provides a varlety of coordination services with school, community agencies, and DMH staff. Educates the community through workshops and presentations in regard to children and mental health issues.
State Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences and one (1) year experience in a clinical counseling program. Able to meet DMH credentialing requirements.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Thorough knowledge of the range and scope of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving Adults, children, and families and the unique treatment needs of this special population. Ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively. Ability to perform case management, interviewing and assessment skills. Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and/or acquire necessary skills.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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