What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional II position at South Carolina DDSN?
Job Responsibilities
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:
- intellectual disability and related disabilities
- autism spectrum disorder
- traumatic brain injury
- spinal cord injury and similar disability
About Saleeby Center
Saleeby Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Darlington, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Job Functions
- Provides advanced counseling in individual or group sessions to assist clients in dealing with mental illness and/or other difficulties in individual, family, vocational, social, or other life crises.
- Counsels or aids family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client.
- Provides supplementary counseling services for individuals undergoing intensive psychiatric treatment elsewhere in a mental health program.
- Conducts and leads discussion groups dealing with a variety of family and individual concerns. Participates in treatment team meetings.
- Assists in the formulation and development of patient treatment plans and programs.
- Assists in the planning and execution of mental health education programs for the general public. Performs specialized educational and training functions within the clinical setting as designated. Advises and directs subordinate counselors in the performance of their duties.
- Provides administrative and clinical supervision and leadership for program.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, and individual, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines. Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
