COUNSELOR II ACT TEAM

Salary: $38,985.00 - $55,559.00 Annually
Location : Kershaw County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 169842
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Santee Wateree
Division: ACT Program
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: 10/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA35
Position Number:: 603FACTGA35
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This position may require a flexiable work schedule.
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $38,985.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $55,559.00
Opening Date: 10/07/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply online at careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application online. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.Online employment applications must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. A resume may not be substituted for an application; however, a resume may be added for additional information.Please attach a copy of your degree transcript to the online application.
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 SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), at the Camden Clinic, located at 2611 Liberty Hill Road, Camden, S.C. 29020.

• 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 throughout the Santee-Wateree catchment area. 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.
• 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 strengths, 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. Provides interventions, outreach
  and on the job site support to promote stability and ensure success. Provides consultative services to Employers which may include negotiating job accommodations.
• Provides Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PRS) within the Individual Placement and Support Program. Adheres to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures. 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.
• 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. Travel throughout the Santee- Wateree catchment area as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Min. T&E - A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
Internal): At least one years' experience working with adults and SMI and at least six months providing employment and educational supports.
Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.
Valid driver's license required.-
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities 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.
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 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. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application.
Who W e Are
Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Santee-Wateree CMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties.
Missi on Statement
To support the recovery of people with mental illnesses within our communities.
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
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 on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?

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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application, and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

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Are you fluent in any language other than English? If so, what other language are you fluent in?
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