Counselor II / Tri-County Crisis Stabilization Center / Temporary / Part-Time (Charleston)

State of South Carolina • Charleston County, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Counselor 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 the Counselor will provide support, clinical treatment, educational, consultative and preventive mental health services to patients at Tri-County Crisis Stabilization Unit to enhance recovery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
• State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

What This Job Offers

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