State Of South Carolina Spartanburg , SC 29303
Posted 2 weeks ago
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, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of secretarial duties, exercises good judgement in the application of established office practices and procedures for the Child and Adolescent Services program. Greets and directs patients. Performs all duties in a culturally sensitive manner. Follows all SAMHC and DoFS policies and procedures. Maintains compliance with state, Local, and Federal Corporate Compliance laws.
Provides complex administrative and secretarial duties in a courteous and respectful manner for the Child and Adolescent Services (CAF) professional staff.
Assists all patients and visitors from the front lobby to the appropriate waiting area.
Opens new patients as required into CIS system ensuring that insurance and demographics are accurate.
Assists with paperwork as neccessary.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Agency Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Employee must have experience working with the public.
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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got 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 per year
15 days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays
State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs
State Of South Carolina