mental health clinician caf - Beaufort, SC, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Job Responsibilities

Provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic/school setting. Provides assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed. Insures documentation of all services provided following established standards.

Provides consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the direct supervision of the Clinic Director as well as guidance from the CAF Coordinator.

Participates in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals, as well as attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.

Provides consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents. Provides follow-up after discharge.

Participates in school related activities such as PTO's, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricula-related activities in support of client (student) relations.

Other:
Provides other related duties and limited consultation/educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor

SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

• AS OF JUNE 1, 2016 THIS IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUSThis position is located in Walterboro, Colleton County under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.

Submit and up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites.

You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans.

There is a two year service commitment required as well.

Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Agency:

Master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences; 1 year of experience in a clinical counseling program; and state licensed or licensed eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

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.

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.

A resume will not be accepted 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 per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs