Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually Location : Charleston County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 169040 Agency: Department of Mental Health-Central Office Opening Date: 09/13/2024 Closing Date: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: GA25 Position Number:: 60010698 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band: Band 5 Hiring Range - Min.: $38,985.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $55,559.00 Opening Date: 09/13/2024 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. Job Responsibilities 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, Charleston-Dorchester Community Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414. As the Client Advocate II, working with under general supervision of the Director of the Office of Clinical Care Coordination, you will effectively coordinate the overall care of clients with mental health conditions, ensuring appropriate and cost-effective services. Clients may involve individuals with mental illness, adults, and children, to include those with physical, vocational, educational, social, and other needs in addition to mental health needs. You will primarily be serving the Highway to Hope patients. Responsibilities for thisClient Advocate II include but are not limited to:
- Assists referred clients to access needed services as identified by needs assessment.
- Develops a comprehensive Case Management Plan (CMP) identifying specific goals and actions corresponding to needs identified in the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA).
- Follows up and monitors to ensure CMP is effective.
- Consistently adheres to Office of Clinical Care Coordination productivity standards.
- Renders, documents, and bill all services allowable per federal, state, CMS, HHS, third party payor regulations, and DMH Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
- Meets all Pathlore and Center/DMH training requirements, including annual security training. Demonstrates cultural awareness when serving clients, interacting with peers, or meeting with community partners.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Additional Comments This position is located at Charleston-Dorchester Community Mental Health Center or DMH Hospital. The selected candidate is expected to travel within-and outside the Charleston-Dorchester MHC catchment where there is need for the services. Must have the ability to access multidisciplinary staff when needed; have documented experience, skills, or training in crisis intervention, effective communication, cultural diversity, and competency. Possess knowledge of community resources and a working knowledge of families and/or systems theory. The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate initiative, the capacity to make appropriate decisions for the client, good judgement in general, be responsible, dependable, and diligent. 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
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
02 If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
- Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
03 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?
04 Do you have bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and professional experience in human services or social services programs?
05 From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- Simply Hired
- Indeed
- College/Alumni Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Current DMH Employee
- Other (commercials, billboards, etc.) - Please specify.
06 If you answered Current DMH Employee or Other for question above, please list name/source below: 07 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open ). Required Question