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- Provides an array of community mental health services in a culturally competent manner. Clinical services to be performed as privileged will include, but not limited to assessment, crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy. Participates in treatment team/staffing and administrative meetings as designated. Formulates plans of care. Maintains accurate and timely medical records. Adheres to DMH, Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, CARF, QA and HIPAA standards.
- Confers with school personnel in a consultative manner on issues related to children and adolescents in regards to mental health. Participates with school personnel in parent-teacher conferences and other designated school meetings to offer appropriate consultation, referrals, and mental health service as needed. Develops, arranges, and facilitates services for the assigned case load during periods when school is not in session, ensuring that services do not lapse during these periods of time.
- Provides case management and ancillary services to children and their families in coordination with the local school districts, DMH, and other child serving agencies in order to facilitate the total treatment of assigned patients.
- Participates in treatment team meetings/staffing and administrative meetings as designated; adheres to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, CARF and HIPPA standards.
- Active participation in data collection and assimilation for reporting outcomes as required.
- Travel throughout the Santee- Wateree CMHC catchment area as directed.
- 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
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mental health counselor- children-adolescents-&-families - Kershaw, United States - State of South Carolina
Description
Salary: $51, $70,054.00 AnnuallyLocation : Kershaw County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 163824
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Santee Wateree
Division: CAF Services
Opening Date: 04/11/2024
Closing Date: 4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 603FCAF-L.B.
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: 04/11/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at Follow the status of your application online. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.Online employment applications must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A resume may not be substituted for an application; however, a resume may be added for additional information.Please attach a copy of your degree transcript to the online application.
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 SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the Camden Clinic, in the Children, Adolescents and Families services program, located at 2611 Liberty Hill Road, Camden, S.C
Under general supervision, provides advanced counseling and emergency services in the complex areas of mental health for children, adolescents and families within the Center's community mental health program co-located in a public school as part of the SB Expansion/CAF RI Project. Executes specialized CAF programs and services as directed.
State Minimum Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field
Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer candidates licensed as LPC, LMSW, LISW, LMFT, and/or CAC-I/II Certification.
**Recent graduating students preparing for above licensure are encouraged to apply.
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 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. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
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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Do you have any special license or certification. If so, please attach.
Do you have a master's degree in guidance, counseling, or other social sciences?
Have you successfully completed graduate-level coursework in Psych diagnostics AND Psychopathology?
Have you successfully completed graduate-level coursework in Ethics AND Assessments?
Do you have any experience working with children, adolescents and families in a mental health setting?
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