Salary: $51,039.00 - $70,054.00 AnnuallyLocation : Cherokee County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 151086Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC SpartanburgOpening Date: 06/16/2023Closing Date: 1/17/2025 5:00 PM EasternClass Code:: GA55Position Number:: 60018117Normal Work Schedule:: OtherPay Band: Band 5Opening Date: 06/16/2023EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency 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 Under limited supervision, must provide culturally appropriate mental health treatment to assigned children, adolescents, and families at locations such as clients' homes, Eubanks Center in Spartanburg, and to Spartanburg, Union & Cherokee MHC. The goal of this SAMHSA - funded grant is to reduce the risk of out-of-home placement by providing treatment for concerns such as substance misuse, significant emotional disturbances, and/or family conflict. Clinician to provide referrals to other services as appropriate. Multiple mental health professional positions are available.*Provide evidence-based short-term therapy to children, adolescents, and families who present with psychiatric needs in order to reduce symptomology and increase positive functioning.*Provide referrals to other parties/agencies in the Spartanburg area system care.*Documentation of services provided is to be timely and appropriate following Federal, State, QA and CARF standards,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.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. 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, Gaffney Office, 125 East Robinson Street, Gaffney, SC 29341Minimum and Additional Requirements A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and an interest in working with children,adolescents, and families. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and an interest in working with children, adolescents, and families.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.Additional CommentsThe 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. Please complete the state application to include ALL current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for a completed employment application. The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded if only a resume is provided and/or supplemental questions are not answered. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. If you DO NOT answer the supplemental questions, your application is incomplete and will not be reviewed. 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 per year*15 days Sick Leave per year*13 Paid Holidays*State Retirement Plan and optional 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 Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?
02 Are you on the Registry of Conviction Sex Offenders:
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05 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency (so that the leave accrual date and rate of calculated properly should you be the successful candidate)?
06 Have you ever been an employee of a SC school district?
07 From where did you lean of this employment opportunity? SC State Jobs portal/careers.sc.gov Simply Hired Indeed College Career Services Center Friend/Relative Referral from current DMH Employee Other 08 If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below: 09 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or Open . 10 Did you graduate with a master's degree from an accredited college/university?
11 Do you have at least 1 year of Post master's degree counseling experience? 12 Have you taken graduate-level courses in Psychodiagnostics, Psychopathology, and Ethics?
13 Do you have a current license to practice in South Carolina?
14 Are you in the process of obtaining your license to practice in South Carolina?
15 Do you have any experience working in a community mental health program?
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