What are the responsibilities and job description for the S123 - DDT - MH Professional (Counselor) Sptbg position at SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH?
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the mental health center director, this position will work with the SCDMH forensic team, the SCDMH legal team, local law enforcement, local detention centers, local public defenders, local solicitors, local judges and local mental health center staff to deflect and divert appropriate individuals from the criminal justice system and unnecessary forensic involvement and into an appropriate level of care and treatment. Cases will be assigned to this position by the Forensic Manager, in addition to other cases deemed appropriate through screening and consultation.
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 the Department of Mental Health, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Additional Comments
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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Under the supervision of the mental health center director, this position will work with the SCDMH forensic team, the SCDMH legal team, local law enforcement, local detention centers, local public defenders, local solicitors, local judges and local mental health center staff to deflect and divert appropriate individuals from the criminal justice system and unnecessary forensic involvement and into an appropriate level of care and treatment. Cases will be assigned to this position by the Forensic Manager, in addition to other cases deemed appropriate through screening and consultation.
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 the Department of Mental Health, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
- Completes competency pre-screening consultations with attorneys, as assigned. Works collaboratively with the legal office, Forensics, and the community mental health centers to develop diversion recommendations where appropriate.
- May serve as MHP I in assisting in the provision of competency restoration treatment, as assigned by Forensic Manager by providing patient education, individual and group counseling related to either competency restoration or re-entry into into the community.
- Participates in weekly staffing meetings as assigned by the Forensic Manager and in at least monthly supervision with the center director.
- Supports implementation of medication over objection protocols through ongoing education of relevant parties.
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Additional Comments
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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got 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 per year
- 15 days Sick Leave per year
- 13 Paid Holidays
- State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs
