IDD Mental Health Pro II: Therapy & Care Coordination

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

13 paid holidays

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

State Retirement SCRS/ORP

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Mental Health Professional II in Anderson, SC to provide assessment and counseling for individuals with serious mental illness or developmental disorders. The role emphasizes family collaboration, care coordination, and trauma-informed practice.

The position requires a Master’s degree, post-master’s clinical experience, and SC licensure eligibility within six months; bilingual abilities are a plus, and the role may

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences or related field.
• Two years post-master's degree clinical experience.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in SC within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, counseling interventions and treatment for patients with serious mental illness or developmental disorders.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, case managers, school personnel and other team members to coordinate care.
• Document services and contracts; produce outcomes and progress summaries.

Skills

Assessment & counseling

Crisis de-escalation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & billing

CPR & MAPS certification

Education

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling or related field

SC licensure eligibility within 6 months

Tools

ID/D cognitive assessment tools

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is hiring a Mental Health Professional II in Anderson, SC to provide assessment and counseling for individuals with serious mental illness or developmental disorders. The role emphasizes family collaboration, care coordination, and trauma-informed practice.

The position requires a Master’s degree, post-master’s clinical experience, and SC licensure eligibility within six months; bilingual abilities are a plus, and the role may