Mental Health Professional I- Elder/Adult Services - Sumter, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $51, $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Sumter County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 163756

Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Santee Wateree

Division: Sumter-Adult Services

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Closing Date: 6/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA55

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 5

Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $70,054.00

Opening Date: 04/10/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Although regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00, some flexibility may be required to meet program needs.

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, Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (SWCMHC), Sumter Clinic, 801 N. Pike West, Sumter, SC

Under the limited supervision of the Sumter County Clinic Director, formulates and executes specialized mental health services to a specialized Elder Services Population. Performs advance counseling in the complex areas of mental health, provides case management services to include assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group and family therapy, and attend staff meetings. Represent the Center and program in the absence of the Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities for this Position include but are not limited to:

1. As mental health clinician provides direct care services such as conducting individual, group and family therapy sessions and other services as needed such as crisis mgt., assessments, Triage, participates in team meetings and formulation of Plan of Care, Safety Plans and DLA-20. Promotes and educates clients on coping skills, symptom management and behavioral management tech that will aid in improved functioning and community. Monitors for symptoms and compliance.
2. Assures that the specialized Elder/Adult Services population documentation and medical records for the clients conforms to DMH, local state and federal regulations as well as corporate compliance and HIPPA.
3. Work independently in the absence of Coordinator, forms and maintains a good professional working relationship with colleagues and other services provider agencies in the community to enhance consumers linkage to needed services and opportunities.
4. Travel throughout the Santee- Wateree CMHC catchment area as directed. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:
A Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Licensed or licensed eligible.
Experience working with an elderly population.
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 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.

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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

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If you answered "Yes" to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain.

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Do you have a master's degree in guidance, counseling, or other social sciences?

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• No

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Do you have any special license or certification. If so, please attach.

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• No

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Have you successfully completed graduate-level coursework in Psych diagnostics AND Psychopathology?

• Yes
• No

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Have you successfully completed graduate-level coursework in Ethics AND Assessments?

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• No

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Do you have any experience working with the elderly population in a mental health setting?

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If you answered "yes" to having experience working with an elderly population in a mental health setting, please describe your work experience.

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Have you ever been an employee of the State of South Carolina?

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If you answered yes to ever working for the State of South Carolina, what agency did/do you work for?

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Have you ever been an employee of the school district?

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If you answered yes to ever having been employed by a South Carolina school district- please list the name of the school and the dates of your employment.

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Do you have any relatives that are employed by a state agency?

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If you answered yes to having a relative that is employed by a state agency, please list their name, their relationship to you and the agency where they are employed.

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The salary range for this position is $51,039.00 to $70, Are you willing to accept this salary range if you are offered this position?

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

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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 indicate your understanding to this statement.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other

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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section, nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application, and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

• Yes
• No

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Did you attach a copy of your transcripts-or- specialty certification- license?IF NOT, PLEASE DO SO.

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Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, what other language are you fluent in?

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