Mental Health Professional I/Counselor/Therapist (Clinic--Berkeley County)

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 South Carolina Department of Mental Health, Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, 403 Stoney Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Under general supervision you will be responsible to perform semi-routine or diversified counseling and case management functions for individuals with behavioral and/or emotional mental health issues. Assists in developing and implementing treatment plans. Guides clients in the development of skills or strategies towards achieving and maintaining good mental health.

Services you will provide, but are not limited to, are counseling or aiding family members with assisting them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client. Providing supplementary counseling services for individuals undergoing intensive psychiatric treatment elsewhere in a mental health program.

You will conduct and lead discussion groups dealing with a variety of family and individual concerns. Assisting in the planning and execution of mental health education programs for the general public and perform specialized educational and training functions within the clinical setting as designated.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program. Active Driver's License.

Agency Requirements: This position requires graduate level coursework in professional ethics and psychopathology/psychodiagnostics.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed with Post-Masters experience in a clinical setting.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Some positions may require a license in counseling.

Additional Comments

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.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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.

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