Counselor I / Peer Support Specialist Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Counselor I / Peer Support Specialist

Salary
$32,686.00•$60,471.00 Annually
Location Greenville County, SC
Job Type
FTE•Full-Time
Job Number
173990
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Greater Greenville
Opening Date
02/25/2025
Closing Date
3/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA34

Position Number:

60008295

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday (8:30•5:00)
Pay Band
Band 4
Opening Date
02/25/2025
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: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center•Simpsonville Clinic
20 Powderhorn Rd
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Provides direct services through coaching mentoring and consultation to the patient to promote recovery, self-advocacy and self-direction. Promotes wellness management strategies, which include delivering manualized interventions, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or Illness Management and Recovery. Assists patients in developing Psychiatric Advanced Directives. Models recovery values, attitudes, beliefs and personal action to encourage wellness and resilience.
Maintains medical records documentation standards with QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures. Documents services collaboratively with the patient as appropriate.
Provides consultation to treatment team members to assist in understanding recovery and the role of the CPSS, promoting a culture in which patients’ points of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into treatment. Will maintain a working knowledge of current trends and developments in the areas of mental health through relevant materials and through continuing education when offered by the Office of Human Affairs and SCDMH.
Develops and maintains a Consumer Advisory Board for GGMHC with representation from all Adult Programs. Actively supports all Corporate Compliance efforts of the Center. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) Certification.

NOTE:

If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
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.
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
An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Greater Greenville
Address
124 Mallard Street
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Phone
864-241-1040
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