Counselor II - Hospital Liaison (Spartanburg)

State of South Carolina•Spartanburg County, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Counselor II works in the Crisis Program at the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center under general supervision, providing crisis services and screenings to people with severe mental illness who are in the Emergency Center of Spartanburg Regional Hospital. The role supports culturally sensitive care, helps develop treatment plans for hospital discharge, and connects individuals with treatment services at SAMHC or in the community. The Counselor coordinates with staff across Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Emergency Departments and supports monitoring program outcome measures and deliverables. The position also involves working independently and supervising others clinically and administratively. This essential position is based at the Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, South Carolina. The employee may be asked to report to work during emergencies when the center is closed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences.
Professional experience in human services or social services programs.
Knowledge of treatment services available for crisis stabilization in the community.
Understanding of the treatment needs of people served with mental illness.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with community partners.
Ability to organize training schedules.
Understanding of state and accreditation-body directives and expectations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, or another language.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate crisis intervention, triage, and assessments in collaboration with Spartanburg Regional Emergency Department staff.
Link clients with community services to reduce barriers to necessary treatment and help reduce or eliminate the need for hospitalization.
Maintain tracking methods for Crisis Program outcomes.
Facilitate assessments of people diverted from SRMC to SAMHC and begin engaging them in treatment.
Follow Corporate Compliance, Outcomes Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care policies and procedures.
Document clinical services according to State and Center Quality Assurance standards.
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal Corporate Compliance laws.
Participate in required meetings at SAMHC and SRMC, including treatment-team and departmental meetings.
Coordinate and interface with employees at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Emergency Departments to monitor outcome measures and meet program deliverables.
Supervise others clinically and administratively.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program available.
Choice of State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one listed plan is required for FTE employees.