Counselor I

Counselor I

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 I, 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, Tri-County Mental Health Center, 207 Perr Wiley Wy, Chesterfield, SC 29709

As the Intensive Community Treatment Counselor I, you will provide in-home rehabilitative services (RBBHS) under the supervision of the Intensive Community Treatment (ICT) Coordinator and will serve on average, 20-25 patients, with a maximum caseload not to exceed 35 patients at one time to patients of the Tri-County Community Mental Health Center - Marlboro County catchment area.

Responsibilities for the Counselor I:

• Provide quality in-home treatment services for patients who are receiving intensive community treatment (ICT). Render rehabilitative behavioral health services as prescribed by the plane of care.
• Ensure all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with OMS Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
• Complete and submit weekly case reviews to supervisor.
• Make referrals to Clinical Care Coordination as needed based on patient's presenting needs outside of Tri-County Community Mental Health Center.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• Occasional in-state travel. Minimum overnight travel.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to travel between three counties served.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times.
• Ability to actively look for ways to help people.
• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiate with others.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge of modern casework and counseling techniques.
• Ability to develop and assess resources within the community to assist the client and family members to become self-sufficient and the family to remain intact.

Additional Comments:

• Post hire, employee must:
• This position is considered essential. Must be able to work during crisis/disaster emergencies.
• Must have a valid driver's license.