Counselor II Position Available In Lee, South Carolina

Counselor

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out of 5 stars Lee County, SC Job Responsibilities This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health, Santee-Wateree Center for Mental Health, 134 West Church Street, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. With the Office of Mental Health’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. Responsibilities for this Counselor II position include but are not limited to: 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 Community Mental Health, working in close collaboration with SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) – Office of Mental Health 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, DBHDD-OMH, 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 CMH 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.

Internal Minimum Requirements:

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If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities – Office of Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity employer 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 DBHDD – Office 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 (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year) State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs