What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor II - IPS ACT Program position at State of South Carolina?
employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center/OAMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.
Under direct supervision, serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team who provides evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.
2.Manage a caseload of up to 20 patients and maintain medical record documentation standards in accordance with all Center, QA, DMH, and CARF policies and procedures. Completes Collaborative Documentation with the patient and/or caregiver and commits to EMR immediately after the delivery of service whenever possible.
3. Provides benefits counseling directly as well as connects beneficiaries to experts for more extensive benefits counseling as needed.
4. Provides interventions, outreach and on the job site support to promote stability and ensure success. Provides consultative services to Employers which may include negotiating job accommodations.
5. Serves as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of evidence-based supportive employment, which is the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) model. Participates as an active member of the Clinical treatment team, engages in supervisory and administrative meetings.
6. Provides Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PRS) within the Individual Placement and Support Program
7. Adheres to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.
8. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures. 9. Other job duties as required by the supervisor.
• 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
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.
It is asked that you attach a current resume and unofficial transcripts.
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
