U117 - Mental Health Professional - Caf - Union

Salary: $51,039.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Union County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 141162
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Spartanburg
Opening Date: 11/21/2022
Closing Date: 12/14/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60022940
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 11/21/2022
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.
Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision by the Union Clinic Director, position will perform community and Center based clinical services for a variety of School Based settings. Will work with youth, who are actively involved with the Department if Juvenile and Camp White Pines. Will develop a program to address social, behavioral, and Mental Health needs of the designated population. Will work to increase collaboration amongst community partners. Provides services in a culturally manner.
This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.
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, Union Office, 130 Medical Sciences Drive, Union, SC 29379
* Provides individual, family, and group therapy as well as intake and ongoing assessment
* Provides consultation, education, and prevention
* Maintains patient chart
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.
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.
Please complete the state application to include ALL current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for a completed employment application. The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded if only a resume is provided and/or supplemental questions are not answered. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. If you DO NOT answer the supplemental questions, your application is incomplete and will not be reviewed.
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
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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Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?

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Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders:

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If you answered YES to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain.
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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.Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency (so that the leave accrual date and rate of calculated properly should you be the successful candidate)?

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Have you ever been an employee of a SC school district?

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Did you graduate with a master's degree from an accredited college/university?

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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity? SC State Jobs portal/careers.sc.gov Simply Hired Indeed College Career Services Center Friend/Relative Referral from current DMH Employee Other
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "Open").

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Do you have a master's degree in Human Services?

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Have you taken graduate-level courses in Psychodiagnostics, Psychopathology, and Ethics?

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Do you have a current license to practice in South Carolina?

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Are you in the process of obtaining your license to practice in South Carolina?

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Do you have any experience working in a community Mental Health program?

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