Mental Health Professional I/ Mdft Supervisor

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: Greater Greenville Mental Health Center

124 Mallard Street

Greenville, SC 29601

Under limited supervision, oversees operations of the MDFT program for GGMHC. Provides intensive in-home services to adolescents and their families, who are DJJ involved, to reduce the possibility of incarceration, therapeutic placement, or hospitalization.

Responsible for supervising and training all MDFT therapists, act as a consultant with the MDFT state advisor and Department of Juvenile Justice. Trains staff in the development of intensive home intervention plans using the MDFT model, and acts as a consultant to DJJ, DSS, Greenville County School District, and other community agencies as they relate to caseload. Is also responsible for includig completing of the EPMS for employees under supervision.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and one year of experience in an MDFT program.

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.

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

An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.