What are the responsibilities and job description for the S319 - MH Professional/Counselor - IPS - Sptbg 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.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Job Responsibilities: For the purpose of the Individual Placement and Support program, the Mental Health Counselor I will provide intensive assessment and clinical psychotherapy integrated with supportive employment services to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental health conditions, with the goal of helping individuals seek and secure employment, identify and address barriers to obtaining and maintaining employment, improve employability and employment options, and remain stably employed.
- MHC completes program-specific clinical assessments and career profiles, assessments and career profiles, assists clients to identify areas of strength and interest as related to employment assists clients to identify and overcome barriers to employment, and utilizes evidence -based clinical therapeutic techniques to help clients balance mental health needs and employment.
- MHC collaborates with PSS to facilitate use community -based resources in the preparation of employment, or in the satisfaction of employment requirements.
State Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
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
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
