988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Simpsonville Center) Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Simpsonville Center)

Salary
$38,985.00 – $72,134.00 Annually
Location Greenville County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number
175906
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Charleston-Dorchester
Opening Date
04/30/2025
Closing Date
5/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA35

Position Number:

60026375, 60005090

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Working hours will be discussed during interview
Pay Band
Band 5
Opening Date
04/30/2025
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.

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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, Simpsonville Mental Health Center, 20 Powderhorn Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29861.
Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:
Under the team leader, this clinician will be responsible for answering incoming crisis calls and providing telephonic crisis intervention services, screening and consultation in a culturally competent manner as the backup for 988 Lifeline.
Identifies concerns with mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or substance use and refers to the appropriate resources. Utilize assessment information and community resources to provide information and/or linkage and referral to services.
Knowledgeable of and accountable for Documentation expectations.
Demonstrates recognition of the importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services; considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting; working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies ; ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.
Additional Comments
•If any of the essential job duties fall below the “Meets” level, at any time during the rating period the disciplinary process may be initiated This is an essential position and may require some afterhours work to help fill in when staff are out and/or position could be designed for after hours or weekends. Some travel may be required for training purposes.” •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 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 Charleston-Dorchester
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
843-852-4100 Ext 600
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