What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor I/Employment Specialist position at State of South Carolina?
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.
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:
ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!!
- This position is located at the Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803.
- This position will require travel between both Aiken and Barnwell Counties.
- Carries out the services of the supported employment program by assisting patients in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment that is consistent with their vocational goals and recovery.
- Maintains a direct service time (direct clinical services to patients).
- Ensures caseload meets supported employment fidelity requirements and provides only employment services to assigned caseload.
- Ensure fidelity of model.
- Directly places clients in diverse and different competitive employment based on patient's preferences, strengths, abilities and needs and in jobs that have permanent status paying at least minimum wage.
- Assists in job development in local community by providing education and support to employers.
- Carries out all phases of employment service including intake, assessment, job placement, job coaching, and follow-along supports.
- Majority of employment services are provided in the community.
- Completes clinical documentation using collaborative documentation and according to SCDMH policy and procedures.
- Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan.
- Pursues professional development through collegial consultation, continuing educational activities and professional licensure in SC.
- Participates in group supervision, collaborates with treatment team members and SCVRD and educates community about IPS Program.
- Ensures that patient satisfaction and symptom reduction are measured and reported on a regular, on-going basis.
- Performs other duties as needed.
- A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience.
- A bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience in counseling
and /or behavior modification program experience.
- One year post graduate experience in counseling and/or behavior modification program.
- Knowledge of intensive in-home or community services model.
- Understanding of abnormal psychology and treatment.
- Supervision provided by the Community Rehabilitation and Support Program Manager.
- Employee will need to work independently as well as with CRS Team.
- Requires ability to lift 5lbs.
- Operate a state vehicle.
- Flexible schedule
- Will require travel in Aiken and Barnwell Counties.
- Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
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 - $60,471
