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

Counselor 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.

Responsibilities for the Counselor II include:

• 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 policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and Cultural Competence, and CARF policy, procedure and regulation and all Federal State laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Available Shifts: Friday - Saturday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Saturday - Sunday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm Saturday - Sunday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

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.