Client Advocate / Peer Support / Living Room 2

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 Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.

Job Purpose 

• Promote recovery of persons with mental illnesses via provision of peer support services in the Living Room Crisis Stabilization Program.

Job Functions 

• Provides patient care hours annually ensuring that patients are seen in accordance with LOC and prior authorizations are completed prior to delivery of services.
• This includes individual and group services in a variety of settings/locations.
• Patient Care Hours are outlined on the planning stage.
• Documents all services using collaborative documentation and in accordance with state, federal and CARF guidelines.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans.
• Completes required training, SCEIS training modules and maintains PSS Certification.
• Includes participation in DMH PSS meetings/trainings.
• Demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Tracks outcomes for Living Room Program (number of visits, individuals served, diversions, average stay, changes in distress level, referrals to PCP/MH, costs
  savings, etc).
• Provides follow-up contacts to persons served in program to ensure continuity of care and promotion of recovery.
• Performs other duties as needed.

State Minimum Requirements:

• A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.

Agency (Facility) Requirements:

• Certification as Peer Support Specialist in South Carolina and demonstrates recovery or will obtain Certification within 6 months of employment.

Note:  If any Agency/Internal Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.Agency (Facility) Preferences: 

• PSS Certification- SC or will obtain Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of recovery.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Effective problem- solving skills and decision-making skills.
• Will be required to maintain PSS Certification.
• Knowledge of agency and community resources and ability to link individuals with resources.
• Ability to effectively teach individuals how to take responsibility for recovery.
• Ability to effectively advocate for patient needs.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with treatment team.
• General supervision is provided during scheduled supervision and treatment team meetings. 
• Employee is expected to participate in State Peer Support meetings, trainings and ABMHC trainings. 
• Position does require delivery of peer support patients in individual, community and group setting.
• May deliver services in center locations and community.
• Ability to lift five (5) pounds. 
• Operate a state vehicle (as applicable to position). 
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises, disasters, or emergencies.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. 
• Hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!! 

• Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. 
• Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. 
• Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. 
• Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure.  
• Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).

Salary : $32,686 - $46,578