School-Based Mental Health Counselor I

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Office of Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Professional I to provide counseling and case management for child and adolescent clients and their families. The role includes family therapy, documentation, and collaboration within the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field, a valid SC driver’s license, and willingness to travel for training.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
• Ability to bend, stoop, drive between locations and travel for training.
• Follow BHDD policies and procedures and maintain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling and case management for child and adolescent patients and families.
• Provide Family Therapy.
• Documentation reflecting quality care and meeting productivity expectations.
• Collaborate with Center and community teams.
• Maintain competency in evidence-based practices (EBPs).
• Ensure timely response to requests for services.

Skills

Counseling

Family therapy

Communication

Teamwork

Psychopathology

Education

Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field

Job description

State of South Carolina's Office of Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Professional I to provide counseling and case management for child and adolescent clients and their families. The role includes family therapy, documentation, and collaboration within the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center.

The position requires a master’s degree in a related field, a valid SC driver’s license, and willingness to travel for training.