S321 - MH Professional Ii/Counselor - Supervisor - IPS

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, serves as Supervisor to the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) staff and for the program within SAMHC (Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties). Works collaboratively in the community to secure competitive employment opportunities for SAMHC patients. Assists patients in securing and maintaining competitive employment. Ensures good program outcomes by providing training, supervision, and by working side-by-side with employment specialists (field mentoring). Attempts to most people receive IPS services. Monitors outcomes and implements quality improvement plans.

• Serves as Supervisor for the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program at Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center.

• Acts as the resource coordinator for Adult Services department, linking patients with identified needs to community resources in order to promote stabilization.

• Manages an IPS caseload maintaining all medical records in accordance with DMH and SAMHC standards.

• Acts as liaison to other department coordinators and administrators at the agency.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

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

Agency Minimum Requirements:

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

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 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