Counselor I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

S.C. Deferred Compensation

Retirement plan

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health seeks a Counselor I to provide in-home rehabilitative services under ICT supervision. The role serves 20–25 patients on average with a maximum caseload of 35 within the Tri-County Community Mental Health Center catchment area.

Responsibilities include quality in-home treatment, maintaining clinical records per QA standards, weekly case reviews, and referrals as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home rehabilitative services (RBBHS) under ICT supervision.
• Manage caseload with average 20–25 patients; not to exceed 35.
• Submit weekly case reviews to supervisor.
• Refer to Clinical Care Coordination as needed.
• Collaborate documentation to support therapeutic services.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual

Active listening

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aCounselor I,who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Tri-County Mental Health Center, 207 Perr Wiley Wy, Chesterfield, SC 29709

As the Intensive Community Treatment Counselor I, you will provide in-home rehabilitative services (RBBHS) under the supervision of the Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) Coordinator and will serve on average, 20-25 patients, with a maximum caseload not to exceed 35 patients at one time to patients of the Tri-County Community Mental Health Center - Marlboro County catchment area.

Responsibilities for the Counselor I:

• Provide quality in-home treatment services for patients who are receiving intensive community treatment (ICT). Render rehabilitative behavioral health services as prescribed by the plane of care.
• Ensure all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with OMS Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
• Complete and submit weekly case reviews to supervisor.
• Make referrals to Clinical Care Coordination as needed based on patient's presenting needs outside of Tri-County Community Mental Health Center.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.

Additional Comments

• Occasional in-state travel. Minimum overnight travel.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to travel between three counties served.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Ability to actively look for ways to help people.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of modern casework and counseling techniques.
• Ability to develop and assess resources within the community to assist the client and family members to become self-sufficient and the family to remain intact.

Post hire, employee must

• This position is considered essential. Must be able to work during crisis/disaster emergencies.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.