Counselor II / Individual Placement Services / (CN769) - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Salary: $38,985.00 - $45,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : York County, SCJob Type: FTE - Full-TimeJob Number: 171910Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC CatawbaOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM EasternClass Code:: GA35Position Number:: 60030097Normal Work Schedule:: OtherPay Band: Band 5Opening Date: 12/13/2024EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity EmployerAgency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Although regular hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30-5:00, some flexibility may be required to meet program needs.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, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), York Adult Clinic, 205 Piedmont Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29732, but will require traveling with in York, Chester and Lancaster counties with the ACT Team. Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:Under general supervision, serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team who provides evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model . This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

• Engages patients who receive services from the ACT Team and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings. Completes a vocational assessment that is focused on the patient's strenghts, preferences, and on-the-job assessments when appropriate. Conducts job development and job search activities directed toward the positions that are individualized and consistent with the needs and interests of clients on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS and supported employment. Provides individualized, time unlimited follow along services to assist patients in sustaining employment.
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 patients and maintain medical record documentation standards in accordance with all Center, QA, DMH, and CARF policies and procedures. Completes Collaborative Documentation with the patient and/or caregiver and commits to EMR immediately after the delivery of service whenever possible.
• Provides benefits counseling directly as well as connects beneficiaries to experts for more extensive benefits counseling as needed.
• Providse interventions, outreach and on the job site support to promote stability and ensure success. Provides consultative services to Employers which may include negotiating job accomodations.
• Serves as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of evidence-based supportive employment, which is the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) model. Participates as an active member of the Clinical treatment team, engages in supervisory and administrative meetings.
• Provides Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PRS) within the Individual Placement and Support Program.

Minimum and Additional RequirementsState Minimum Requirements:A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs. Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:At least one year experience working with adults with Severe Memtal Illness and at least 6 months providing employment and educational supports. Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.Preferred QualificationsBilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional CommentsPlease attach an updated resume.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

Benefits for State EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

02 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 NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03 Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

04 Did you graduate with at least a bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you possess at least one year experience working with adults with Severe Mental Illness.

• Yes
• No

06 Do you possess at least 6 months providing employment and educational supports.

• Yes
• No

07 How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

08 If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below: 09 If you answered Other for question 7, please indicate from where below: 10 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put negotiable or open ). 11 If you are contacted for an interview, it is requested that you bring a copy of your transcript with you. (Unofficial transcript is acceptable)

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

12 For credentialing purposes, please attach an updated resume to this application.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding that the requested resume does not take the place of the application. State applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for employment.

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