Counselor II (Temporary Hourly) - Tri-County Stabilization Center (Charleston)

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

15 days annual vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement program

Job summary

The Office of Mental Health in South Carolina is seeking a Temporary Hourly Counselor II to provide clinical treatment, educational, and preventive mental health services at the Tri-County Stabilization Unit in North Charleston.

Under limited supervision, you will deliver person-centered care, document data for medical records, collaborate with teams, and participate in required trainings in line with state policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.
• Experience in human services or social services programs.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality person-centered care using evidence-based clinical interventions.
• Deliver direct clinical services, including PRS group and PRS individual.
• Collect, organize and record data for medical records per QA guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 a Temporary Hourly Counselor II 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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center - Tri-County Stabilization Unit - 3685 Rivers Ave #302, North Charleston, SC 29405.

Under limited supervision, will provide support, clinical treatment, educational, consultative, and preventative mental health services to patients at the Tri-County Stabilization Unit to enhance recovery.

Responsibilities For The Counselor II Include

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidence - based clinical interventions.
• Provide all forms of direct clinical services, including PRS group, and PRS individual as credential by the Center and measured by a productivity expectation.
• Collect, organize, and record data and information for medical records in accordance with QI guidelines that is reflective of quality patient care.
• Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration, customer service and teamwork with the Center, TCSC and the community.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Comply with all OMH / CDMHC / TCSC polices and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competence, and CARF policy, procedure and regulation and all Federal State laws.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Additional Requirements

• This position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of a weather or similar emergency events

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Have working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Have considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting.
• Have working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
• Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex treatment and to the ability to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.

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.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

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.
• 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.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.