Salary: $51,039.00 - $72,134.00 AnnuallyLocation : Georgetown County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 170516Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC WaccamawDivision: GeorgetownOpening Date: 10/28/2024Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: GA55Position Number:: 60005499Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)Pay Band: Band 5Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00Hiring Range - Max.: $72,134.00Opening Date: 10/28/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: 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 ResponsibilitiesWith 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, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 525 Lafayette Street, Georgetown, SC 29440. Please note this position is school based in Georgetown County and does require employee to be located on school property. Please note this position requires a master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences, and evidence of one year of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This can include an internship, practicum and previous work experience where one has worked with patients.This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.As a mental health professional working under general supervision, provides therapeutic services, particularly for children and adolescents in the Georgetown School District. Works with students, families, teachers and other necessary parties to provide mental health counseling, crisis intervention and treatment programs for students. Provides counseling to individuals dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors. Additional supervision will be provided by the clinic director as needed. Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.Assists clients in gaining appropriate services involving consulting with local agencies, organizations and human service providers. Provides after hour on call and emergency services coverage as needed and directed by Clinical Director. The expectation is that the employee will provide counseling services to clients on a full-time basis (37.5 hours weekly) maintaining an average billing time of 67.5 hours monthly direct service hours or 810 annualized hours.Develops treatment plans in coordination with patient, parent and/or guardian and teachers. Thorough knowledge of the range and scope of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program servicing chronically mentally ill, and families and the unique treatment needs of this special population. Ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.The employee will be able to perform case management, interviewing and assessment skills.Employee is expected to participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and/or acquire necessary skills. Being self directed and motivated, functionaing independently and exercising good clinical judgement is a must in order to be successful in this position. Employee is evaluated on annual basis through EPMS (Employee Performance Management System).Job does require walking, sitting, standing, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds.Performs other duties as assigned by Clinic Director and Executive Director. Minimum and Additional Requirements MINIMUM AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:State Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences is required. Must attach copy of unofficial transcript for graduate coursework showing meeting SCDMH credentialing requirements including:Psychopathology CoursePsychopathology Diagnostic CourseEthic Course related to medical professionClinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) or any related assessment courseAgency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences is required. Must attach copy of unofficial transcript for graduate coursework showing meeting SCDMH credentialing requirements including:Psychopathology CoursePsychopathology Diagnostic CourseEthic Course related to medical professionClinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) or any related assessment courseNote: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred: Experience working with children, adolescents and families in a community mental health setting.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional Comments 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 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 ProgramsBenefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 Did you graduate with a master's degree in counseling, guidance or social sciences from an accredited college/university? This is a requirement of the position and applications can't be considered for employment if not graduate degree.
05 Have you attached a copy of your graduate unofficial transcript to this application for employment? In order to see if you meet SCDMH credentialing requirements, this information must accompany application.
06 How did you hear about our vacancy?
- SC State Jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
- Indeed
- College/Alumni Career Services Center
- Friend/Relative
- Referral from current DMH Employee
- Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.
07 If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below: 08 If you answered Other for question 6, please indicate from where below: 09 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open ). Please understand that this position will not come in at top of scale and likely to closer minimum in salary range. Required Question