Mental Health Professional - Adult

Salary: $37,860.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 159398
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Orangeburg
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
Closing Date: 1/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Opening Date: 12/15/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. 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. VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.VETERAN PREFERENCE STATEMENTSouth Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Orangeburg AMHC Clinic Director, the individual will provide counseling and intensive services for clients with serious mental illness.
This position is located at the Orangeburg Area Department of Mental Health, 2319 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center / OAMHC is an approved site of the National
Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 to
employees of NHSC-approved sites. You must be a US citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired, and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
Who We Are
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center/OAMHC provides Mental Health services to individuals in Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and Holly Hill Counties.
1. Functions as the primary clinician for assigned caseload of clients and assures that medical records are maintained based on established Center standards. Provide clinical services for all clients served and assures that goals and objectives are developed with clients for TX, interpret clients' behavior, progress and prepare a synopsis of clients' response to TX for assigned caseload.
2.Provides individual and family counseling, function as leader or co-leader in groups(s) to assist clients with strengthening and restoring life skills that are significant to their needs and recovery.
3. Provide intensive services for clients experiencing temporary difficulty with social, family issues, housing vocational or other life crisis.
4. Conduct follow up activity via telephone and routine home visits when clients are non-compliant; provide crisis management for clients and work closely with the psychiatrist to use an internal crisis diversion program when appropriate to divert admission to a state psychiatric facility.
5. Provide clinical documentation for services rendered to persons served; documentation requirements are in compliance with Medicaid -Section II Standards and Corporate Compliance.
6. Participate in Treatment Team; review clients' progress in TX; seek input for the Team regarding TX interventions to meet clients' needs, or readiness for transition; disposition TX outcomes to the internal sources assigned within the MHC for processing CARF data.
7. Participate in Staff Meetings and other assigned teams essential to Center operations. Participate in training opportunities essential to enhancement of knowledge and skills associated in work with persons that have a serious mental illness.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
DMH REQUIREMENTS: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: A master's degree from an accredited program, university, or
college in psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family counseling or
other individual discipline deeded equivalent to SCDMH and one (1) year post-graduate experience in a clinical counseling program
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of normal and abnormal behavior adjustment techniques. Knowledge of clinical
practices and interviewing techniques. Knowledge of legal principals and practices. Knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices. Knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling services. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws or regulations pertaining to a social service program. Ability to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying established objectives. Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment interventions.
Additional Comments
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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
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.
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
Do you have SC Clinical licensure (LMSW LPC-I, LMFT); or similar licensure in another state: or are you within 6 months of obtaining such licensure? If so, please give a brief description.
02
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.
03
Do you have one (1) year of POST GRADUATE professional experience in children's Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program?

• Yes
• No

05
How serious do you take being on time and being present for work as scheduled?
06
Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have a master's degree in counseling or social work from a program that is accredited?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?
11
Please indicate your understanding to the following statement by checking Yes below: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.

• Yes
• No

12
How many years of experience do you have in a Mental Health/social services setting?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7

13
Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question