Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 151810
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Charleston-Dorchester
Division: Tri County Crisis
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 7/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 61127309,61127321
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This program admits patients 24 hours per day, seven days a week. This position is 2nd PRN.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at 3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 302, North Charleston, SC, 29405
This position is for a Mental Health Therapist assigned to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC) Tri-County Crisis Stabilization (TCSC) unit, which is a 10 bed, voluntary, short-term facility for adults, with the primary focus of stabilizing psychiatric symptoms. The target population is people who are experiencing symptoms significant enough that they need more than outpatient services can provide, but not quite to the level of inpatient treatment. We focus on what led to their current crisis, how to stabilize their symptoms, and how to set up skills and support systems to prevent this sort of crisis in the future. TCSC provides a clinically and legally appropriate diversion from unnecessary Emergency Department visits, hospital admissions and incarceration. The facility also can serve as a step-down from inpatient care or the legal system to shorten stays and ensure a smooth transition.
Our clinicians work as a team to support the overall operation of the facility, including the provision of advanced, comprehensive mental health assessments and clinical interventions to promote individualized patient recovery. Clinical interventions are intensive and include individual and group therapy using a full array of Evidence-Based Practices tailored to the individual's needs and preferences, as well as discharge planning to link them with the appropriate outpatient treatment and resources when they are discharged. TCSC also provides psychiatric and nursing services, so clinicians will act as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure all mental health needs are met. We seek compassionate individuals who are driven to provide outstanding care to those we serve.

Therapists are responsible for documenting services in a timely manner using an Electronic Medical Record system. All necessary technology will be provided.
CDMHC and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health have an unsurpassed commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. Clinical staff receive thorough training at orientation as well as opportunities for ongoing training and support, including CEUs whenever possible. Regular individual and team supervision is also provided.

In addition to our exceptional benefits package detailed below, employees in good standing can access opportunities to receive clinical supervision toward all levels of licensure in Counseling and Social Work at no charge.
Our organization is committed to service to our community, and staff members have many opportunities to participate in community events and presentations to reduce stigma and increase awareness of mental health. For those wanting to make a difference in individual's lives and the surrounding communities of the Lowcountry, there is no better place to practice in the mental health field.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Agency (DMH) Minimum Requirements: A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited program, university, or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling, or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH.
Preferred Qualifications

MHC II and/or MHC III will be considered.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration 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 South Carolina Department of Administration 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 per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance 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 retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, 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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Did you graduate from an accredited college/university?

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If you answered yes to question above, please list the accrediting entity.
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Do you have a Master's degree or Doctorate degree from an accredited program or university or college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or other behavioral discipline deemed equivalent by SCDMH?

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• No

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Are you a licensed clinician?

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency (so that the leave accrual date and rate are calculated properly should you be the successful candidate)?

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list the agency (s).
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Have you ever been an employee of a SC school district?

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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

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• No

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