Counselor II

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 Department of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr. Conway SC, 29526.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply*

• Under General supervision of Ancillary Services, will provide direct client assessments and counseling to the population of the homeless individuals and families who are affected by Mental illness and/or co-occurring services in the WCMH Homeless/Housing Program.

• Provides outreach services to homeless clients with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

• Will assists clients in obtaining and maintain safe, decent and affordable housing. Enters contact data into Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) of South Carolina.

• Provides general mental health, substance abuse and psychosocial assessments in identified local shelters, emergency rooms, probate court and criminal justice systems, A&D Commision, and other identified sites.

• Acts as a liaison between the homeless/housing program and other helping agencies. Assists in facilitating the purchase of supplies for homeless clients. Attends local mental health center staff meetings Attends individual and group supervision meetings.

• Maintains documentation of charts and other records in accordance with the Federal, State, Local, SCDMH, WCMH, QA, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with client, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

• Ability to communicate effectively. Employee will work in the Conway Clinic in the Housing/Homeless Program.

• Traveling, Lifting and standing required.

• Perform other related duties as required by Supervisor and Executive Director.

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.

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in guidance counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

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. 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

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs