IPS Program - Counselor II/Employment Specialist - Spartanburg

Job Responsibilities

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 II 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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Responsibilities for the Counselor II:

• Provide employment planning for individuals assigned in the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program. Contact upon receiving the referral to promote employment as apart of recovery. Provide outreach and engagement attempts through referrals and services. Share a personal story of recovery with center, staff, clients, and or board members to promote employment as apart of recovery.
• Carry a caseload of 20 maximum. Participate in the vocational profile assessment. Provide services in an individual/group setting to teach recovery concepts and help established work related goals. Provide peer support services if necessary to sustain employment, stability, and engagement in treatment. Established rapport with local employers regarding their business, hiring practices, and preferences.
• Document all outreach attempts. Maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local corporate compliance laws.
• Meet regularly with treatment team to promote IPS principles and integrated services. Attend all staff meetings, center required meetings and DMH trainings.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services program.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Provide services within the client's current living environment, natural environment and traditional treatment settings to ensure individualized and comprehensive care.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.