Salary: $51,039.00 - $70,054.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 156128
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire
Division: Hilton Head-Adults
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: 3/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at careers.sc.gov
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities

Provides Recovery -oriented services such as Assessments. Individual/Family Therapy. Crisis Management, Group Therapy and other services on an as needed basis to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness.

Provides consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our patients to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Hilton Head Clinic Director. Link patients to primary care physicians, liaison with in-patient facilities and assist with discharge plans as need indicates.

Attend and participate in staffing with treatment team. Supervision with supervisor. Staff cases with physician ensure all patients records of treatment available. Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients. Staff with supervisor daily if patient is in crisis.

Assist in developing and facilitating necessary housing, financial platforms and other resources to meet needs of patients served.

Documents all contacts with patients, families, significant others and agencies according to all Quality Assurance Standards.

Perform other duties as directed.
SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.
*****AS OF JUNE 1, 2016 THIS IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUS*****

This position is located in Hilton Head, Beaufort County under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.
Submit and up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE REQUIREMENTS : A Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications

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. A resume will not be accepted 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

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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For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
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Do you have a master's degree in Guidance, Counseling or the social sciences and one (1) year of professional post-master's experience.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?
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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.

• Yes
• No

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Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

• Yes
• No

Required Question