Counselor II /3rd Shift / Tri County Crisis Stabilization Center / (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 Center 3685 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405. Under limited supervision the Counselor will provide support, clinical treatment, education, 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
• Working knowledge of Mental Health legal principles and practices, of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services.
• Considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting.
• Working knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other agencies.
• 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

• This position is considered essential and may require reporting for duty in the event of weather or similar emergency events.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions.
• Provide all forms of direct clinical services, including PRS group, and PRS individual as credentialed 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 services, and teamwork with the Center, TCSC, and the community.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy.
• Complies with all OMH/CDMHC/TCSC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations, and all Federal and 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
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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