Counselor I - Mobile Crisis/Peer Support Program/Time Limited -Full-Time

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.

Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified by SC Share as a Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements.

Under supervision of the Mobile Crisis Supervisor, works as a member of the Mobile Crisis team and provides peer support services to individuals in the community. Serves as a role model of recovery.

Promotes recovery and community crisis stabilization in community settings. Provides post-crisis follow up for individuals who received services from Mobile Crisis.

1.Serves as a co-responder on the Mobile Crisis team and provides support to individuals during assessment, assists in engaging the individual in crisis in the least restrictive services to meet their needs to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and arrest.

2.Provides post-crisis follow-up contacts with individuals/families receiving Mobile Crisis services to ensure engagement in treatment services during their shift and under the support of the MC Supervisor.

3.Provides crisis preventative services through outreach and recovery support to individuals identified as high risk by local mental health center.

4.Promotes community engagement with community supports for high-risk individuals to address psychosocial needs.

5.Completes all DMH required trainings and those required to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist.

6.Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirement: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.

Agency Requirement: A high school diploma and relevant human services or social services experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required experience.

Applicant must be a current or former patient of mental health services, plus have one-year participation in a local or national patient movement or demonstrate recovery expertise. Related experience as a trainer or presenter preferred.

Must possess a valid SC Driver's License. If not already certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and certification requirements. Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the center.

Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification. Position does require delivery of Peer Support Services to patients in individual, community and group settings. Local travel will be necessary at times to meet patient needs and provide service provision.

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.

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.

Selected candidate would be eligible for the following benefits based upon working a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year

• 15 days sick leave accrual per year

• 13 paid holidays per year