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Licensed Addiction Counselor - Berkeley, United States - State of South Carolina
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Salary: $37, $70,054.00 AnnuallyLocation : Berkeley County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 158924
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Berkeley
Opening Date: 04/17/2024
Closing Date: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
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Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 12/05/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status ofyour 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 Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stoney Landing Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29261
You will perform semi-routine or diversified counseling and case management functions for individuals with behavioral and/or emotional mental health issues. Counseling clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with mental illness and/or other difficulties in individual, family, vocational, social, or other life crises. Counseling or aiding family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client.
You will assist in developing and implementing treatment plans. Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health. You will conduct and lead discussion groups dealing with a variety of family and individual concerns. Participate in treatment team meetings. Assist in the planning and execution of mental health education programs for the general public. Performs specialized educational and training functions within the clinical setting as designated.
ACT, or Assertive Community Treatment, is an evidence-based model that serves adults (18+) living with the most debilitating mental illnesses who need the most intensive in-home services. The model consists of a multidisciplinary team that shares caseloads and serves each patient multiple times a week in their homes. ACT teams are valuable at preventing patients who are most at risk from needing treatment in emergency departments and hospitals statewide and reduce the probability that such patients become involved in the criminal justice system.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:Must be licensed as a Addiction Counselor in SC, or Master Addition Counselor.
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.
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:
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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