School Based Clinician - Jasper, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $51, $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Jasper County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 164980

Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire

Division: Ridgeland C&A

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

Closing Date: 6/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA55

Position Number:: TBD

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

Pay Band: Band 5

Opening Date: 05/15/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at 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

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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1510 Gray's Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

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 supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors.

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

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Department of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
DMH: Master's degree in a social science; 1 year experience in a clinical counseling program; licensure or license eligible.

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 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

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Department of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.

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.

01

For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

02

Have you ever held a full-time equivalent (FTE) position with a SC state agency or been a certified employee within a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

03

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.

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume.

• Yes
• No

06

How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

07

If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

08

If you answered "Other" for question 6, please indicate from where below:

09

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

Required Question