What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor II - Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic position at State of South Carolina?
JOB
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 with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, 1547 Parkway Greenwood, SC.The counselor II will serve as a patient are Navigator, developing access resources within the community to assist patients and their family members with self-sufficiency. The incumbent must be able to work with patients from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with serious mental illness; substance use disorders; and complex medical and social barriers.Responsibilities for the Counselor II include but are not limited to: 1. Assists patients in accessing Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Substance Abuse Treatment as needed. Ensures that care is provided in an integrated model, culturally competent and sensitive manner.2. Coordinates e-consults or interprofessional internet consults. This may include but is not limited to coordinating time for e-consults with Primary Care and Behavioral Health; documenting and maintaining information in the registry to include follow-up health measures; routing consult recommendations back to the PCP and facilitating access for PCP to community resources as needed. 3. Serves as member of the Treatment Team. This may include but is not limited to: Coordinating the intake and referral process; collecting preliminary information from patient/family to facilitate intake process; providing referrals to community partners/resources as appropriate and interfacing with families to discuss referrals and recommendations; obtaining validated health measures as requested. 4. Provides direct treatment services and patient education which may include, but is not limited to Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services, Family Support Services, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Health Screenings and other services that the staff member is credentialed to provide. Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner and support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers. Includes development of a relapse prevention plan. 5. Tracks patient progress, program and health outcomes and documents as required and facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care as needed. Ensures outcome measures are completed and given to providers.6. Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH and SAMHSA standards, complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans. 7. Participates in clinical supervision and treatment team meetings and pursues professional development through collegial consultation and continuing education.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: Must qualify for credentialing and privileging in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsPosition is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies
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 with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, 1547 Parkway Greenwood, SC.The counselor II will serve as a patient are Navigator, developing access resources within the community to assist patients and their family members with self-sufficiency. The incumbent must be able to work with patients from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with serious mental illness; substance use disorders; and complex medical and social barriers.Responsibilities for the Counselor II include but are not limited to: 1. Assists patients in accessing Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Substance Abuse Treatment as needed. Ensures that care is provided in an integrated model, culturally competent and sensitive manner.2. Coordinates e-consults or interprofessional internet consults. This may include but is not limited to coordinating time for e-consults with Primary Care and Behavioral Health; documenting and maintaining information in the registry to include follow-up health measures; routing consult recommendations back to the PCP and facilitating access for PCP to community resources as needed. 3. Serves as member of the Treatment Team. This may include but is not limited to: Coordinating the intake and referral process; collecting preliminary information from patient/family to facilitate intake process; providing referrals to community partners/resources as appropriate and interfacing with families to discuss referrals and recommendations; obtaining validated health measures as requested. 4. Provides direct treatment services and patient education which may include, but is not limited to Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services, Family Support Services, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Health Screenings and other services that the staff member is credentialed to provide. Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner and support psychotropic medication management as prescribed by medical providers. Includes development of a relapse prevention plan. 5. Tracks patient progress, program and health outcomes and documents as required and facilitates patient engagement and follow-up care as needed. Ensures outcome measures are completed and given to providers.6. Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH and SAMHSA standards, complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Plans. 7. Participates in clinical supervision and treatment team meetings and pursues professional development through collegial consultation and continuing education.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: Must qualify for credentialing and privileging in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 Children15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveState Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramsPosition is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies
