Counselor II / ACT Team ( Beckman )

State of South Carolina • Greenwood County, SC

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team is a single fixed point of responsibility for evidence-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) who require higher levels of care. Under general supervision, the counselor II will serve on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, providing intensive services in a non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
• At least one year of experience working with adults with serious mental illness (SMI)
• At least 6 months providing employment and educational supports.
• Current & valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Flexibility in schedule may be required as service delivery will be based in the community and/or patient's home

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Engage patients receiving services from the ACT Team to establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings.
• Complete a vocational assessment that is focused on the patient's strengths, preferences, and on-the-job assessments when appropriate.
• Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward the positions that are individualized and consistent with the needs and interests of clients on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS and supported employment.
• Provides individualized, time unlimited follow along services to assist patients in sustaining employment.
• Manage a caseload of up to 20 patients and maintain medical record documentation standards in accordance with all Center, QA, OMH, and CARF policies and procedures.
• Complete Collaborative Documentation with the patient and/or caregiver and commits to EMR immediately after the delivery of service whenever possible.
• Provide benefits counseling directly as well as connect beneficiaries to experts for more extensive benefits counseling as needed.
• Provide interventions, outreach, and on the job site support to promote stability and ensure success.
• Provide consultative services to employers which may include negotiating job accommodations.
• Serve as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of evidence-based supportive employment in accordance with the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) model.
• Participate as an active member of the clinical treatment team, engage in supervisory and administrative meetings.
• Provide Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PRS) within the Individual Placement and Support Program

Benefits

• 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
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level