Counselor I (Mental Health/General Caseload) – Lexington Are Office Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Counselor I (Mental Health/General Caseload)

• Lexington Are Office
  
  Salary
  $38,985.00
• $72,134.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176320
  Agency
  Vocational Rehabilitation Department
  Division
  Lexington Area Office
  Opening Date
  05/08/2025
  Closing Date
  5/18/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA35

Position Number:

176320

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $42,072.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
05/08/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Applicants must submit the on-line application before 5 PM on the closing date. Resumes/cover letters are welcome but please include all current and previous work history and education on the State Application as the resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Special accommodations needed for interviewing must be requested in advance by calling Human Resources (803-896-6500).
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance!
In this position you will perform the following job duties:
Prepare & assist eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to achieve and maintain competitive employment by coordinating services to include vocational counseling, guidance, and direct job placement. (General/Mental Health Caseload)
Conduct and coordinate communication assessments, vocational assessments, career exploration, and job preparation instruction and design individualized plan for employment (IPE).
Complete caseload management activities weekly
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or other degree qualifying under CSPD guidelines. Ability to counsel individuals with various physical mental disabilities toward a vocational goal through Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE) and consideration of the consumers’ interest, abilities and needs. Should be able to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, vendors, employers, the medical community, and coworkers. Must be able to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
Paid parental leave
Flexible work schedules
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Address
1410 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, South Carolina, 29170
Phone
803-896-6500
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