S426 - Mdft - Mental Health Professional I - Counselor - Sptbg

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.

Under direct supervision of the MDFT Supervisor, will provide intensive in-home services to adolescents and their families who are at risk of out-of-home placement, to reduce the possibility of incarceration, therapeutic placement, or hospitalization. This is part of the MST/DJJ Rural Initiative Program.

• Conducts in - depth assessment, plans treatment programs, and perform psychotherapy as well as crisis services to adolescents and their families who are at risk of disrupting their home placement or school placement, as part of the JIST Program.

• In coordination with MDFT Supervisor, develops intensive in-home intervention plans using the evidence model.

• Coordinates follow-up and/or step down services for clients and their families on an as needed basis upon completion of MDFT program.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field.

Agency Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with adolescents and families.

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