<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Counselor II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.</p> <p>This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.</p> <p>Under general supervision of a mental health professional, provides culturally sensitive Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services to assigned clients with serious and sustaining mental illness. Assist in coordinating support services, participate in treatment team meetings, assist with evaluation and identification of treatment goals and observes and report behavior and progress. Service provided in a culturally sensitive manner.</p> <p>Responsibilities for the Counselor II:</p> <ul> <li>Provide culturally sensitive services of comprehensive community support, skills training and development, and psychosocial rehabilitation service to assigned clients. </li><li>Work as part of the treatment to provide daily PRS services to identified patients in TLC program. Provide additional coordination with CRCF, hospitals, community agencies/resources to meet the complex needs of the clients qualifying for enhanced services. </li><li>Maintain clinical records to Quality Assurance Standards and maintains compliance with Federal, State and Local Corporate Compliance Laws. Assist with prior authorizations as needed. </li><li>Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, workshops and required staff development and training. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs. </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:</p> <ul> <li>In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional as the SC Office 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 clinical 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 of your application and/or resume. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. </li></ul> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>Post hire, employee must:</p> <ul> <li>Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75. </li><li>Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification. </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Questions: 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.</p> <p>The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.</p> </li><li> <p>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>15 days sick leave per year</p> </li><li> <p>13 paid holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Parental Leave</p> </li><li> <p>S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)</p> </li><li> <p>Retirement benefit choices *</p> </li><li> <p>State Retirement Plan (SCRS)</p> </li><li> <p>State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)</p> </li><li> <p>Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.</p> </li></ul>