S335 - Mental Health Professional I/Counselor - DIST. 5 SBS - Spartanburg, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

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, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Under limited supervision of the School Based Services (SBS) Coordinator, employee will perform direct SBS by providing therapeutic intervention with youth at risk for social, emotional, behavioral, and/or academic difficulties in designed Spartanburg County Schools.

Increase collaborative efforts between SAMHC, the School Districts, and Community organizations, involving all in the implementation process. Provides services in a culturally sensitive manner. Assists SBS Coordinator with the task of increasing public awareness and appropriate utilization of SBS.

• Provides Assessment, Individual, Group, and Family Therapy services.
• Provides consultation, education, and prevention strategies to families, school personnel, etc. relating to community mental health issues.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


State Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.


Agency 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.

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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got 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 optional Deferred Compensation Programs