Counselor - State of South Carolina : Job Details

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 Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29803. This position will involve delivering services in the community and in patients' homes. Job Purpose Serves on an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing 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. Job Functions: Provides direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategics towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills. Utilizes assertive engagement to engage patients in service. Assists patients with access to community services, resources and agencies and establishing support networks in the community. Completes screenings for referrals and assists with development of treatment plans. Provides family psychoeducation and works with patient's natural supports. Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities. Attends treatment team meetings daily and provides consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate. Completes documentation according to QA/SCDMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures. Performs other duties as needed State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs. A gency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: At least one years' experience working with adults with SMI. Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Agency (Facility) Preferences: Must qualify to render services applicable to position per credentialing and privileging standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management. Considerable knowledge of the techniques of interviewing, counseling and guidance. Ability to establish rapport with the patients. Ability to communicate effectively. Supervision provided by ACT team leader and Psychiatric care provider. Employee's activities are governed by Center and SCDMH policy and procedure. Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team. Requires flexible schedule. Services are delivered in the community and patients' homes. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. 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 State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs ABMHC invites you to share our vision and passion for serving others!!! Take this opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that makes a difference in the lives of others. Gain valuable on the job training, expertise and skills in evidence-based treatment, problem solving, communication and networking. Be part of an innovative and diverse workforce of dedicated public mental health leaders. Receive personalized coaching from a licensed and experienced clinician, with the opportunity for clinical supervision for licensure. Opportunity for enhanced clinical training through conferences, consultation groups, and trainings on EBPs (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Use Disorders, EMDR).