Counselor II/ACT Team/Employment Support

Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 166478
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Aiken-Barnwell
Opening Date: 07/02/2024
Closing Date: 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA35
Position Number:: 0000210
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,860.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,054.00
Opening Date: 07/01/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This position requires a flexible schedule and rotating on-call shifts for ACT patients.
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 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

• 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.

Job Functions:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
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 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 Qualifications
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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, organizations and other community partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Supervision provided by ACT team leader and Psychiatric Team Lead. 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.

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 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).

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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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of experience working with adults with SMI?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least 6 month's experience providing employment and educational Supports?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess any special certifications? If so, what type?
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Do you have experience with electronic health/medical records? If yes, which ones?
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Which computer programs are you proficient in using?
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Do you possess a valid Driver's License and good driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

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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 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.

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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

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

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

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question 11, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question 11, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and do not put "negotiable" or "open").
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