School-based Counselor Lee County Position Available In Lee, South Carolina

School-based Counselor Lee County 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars Lee County, SC Job Responsibilities 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 SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the Bishopville Clinic located at 134 E. Church Street, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Under general supervision, provides services to seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and their families primarily in a school setting. Provides training and consultation to school personnel on issues pertinent to the mental health of the students. Provides direct treatment and case management services to seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families, which may include, but is not limited to: Rehabilitative Psychosocial Support (RPS), Family Support Services, Behavior Modification and other services that the staff member is credentialled to provide. Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner. Serves as a Behavioral Health Liaison between schools and the Community Mental Health Center, working in close collaboration with SCDMH staff. Provides education about mental health and mental health services to staff, students and families. Works with youth and families to identify their mental health needs and makes appropriate referrals. Maintains medical records documentation standards in accordance with QA, DHHS, DMH, and CARF policies and procedures. Participates in treatment team staffing’s, supervisory conferences, and general staff meeting focused on clinical and Center related issues and shares concerns, observations, and issues regarding assigned patients. Follows all Fire and Safety Compliance policies and procedures. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in all stated areas. Travel throughout the Santee-Wateree CMHC catchment area as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

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Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Children in a mental health or behavioral health setting. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or other language) are a plus. Additional Comments 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 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. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Who W e Are Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Santee-Wateree CMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties. Missi on Statement To support the recovery of people with mental illnesses within our communities. 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