Mental Health Professional I – Roads of Independence Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Mental Health Professional I

• Roads of Independence
  
  Salary
  $38,985.00
• $72,134.00 Annually
  Location Florence County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175073
  Agency
  Department of Mental Health-MHC Pee Dee
  Opening Date
  03/31/2025
  Closing Date
  4/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60007468

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Opening Date
  03/31/2025
  EEO Statement
  Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

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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, Pee Dee Mental Health Center Florence Office, 125 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506.
This position is located at the SC Dept. of Mental Health at Pee Dee Mental Health Center, in the ‘Roads of Independence’ (ROI) program. This program is based out of the Florence location at 607 W. Evans Street but will serve the entire four-county catchment area. This position will require flexible hours and occasional evenings and weekends. Under limited supervision, provides telehealth, counseling, assessments, groups, individual, and family therapy to Youth and Young Adults in the Pee Dee Roads of Independence Program. Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional I position include but are not limited to:
Employee will provide direct counseling, assessments, crisis intervention, and support services to the youth and young adults in the Pee Dee Roads of Independence program. Will also develop treatment plans with goals, objectives, and interventions utilizing counseling techniques. Employee will maintain productivity at the level described in the Pee Dee Mental Health policy by providing services to youth, young adults, and their families. Employee will contact families same day or next day to set up appointments, open cases and complete initial intakes. Employee will complete all EMR documentations within designated time frame and maintain all required documentation in compliance with QA and Center Standards. Employee will participate in office staffing, supervision, and treatment team meetings to plan, receive, and offer suggestions to a team member to help benefit the clients. Provides other related duties as assigned.

For MHP Student Loan Repayment:

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the applicable position.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance, or Counseling.
Agency (Facility)

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Guidance, or Counseling.

Note:

If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Additional Comments

• The selected candidate must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift 5lbs and operate a State vehicle.

This position will be a part of the Roads of Independence program and requires a flexible schedule. 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 include:
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
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Pee Dee
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
843-317-4089
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