Salary: $51,039.00 - $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Greenwood County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 163297

Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Beckman

Division: Greenwood

Opening Date: 05/23/2024

Closing Date: 6/13/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: GA55

Position Number:: 60021184

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 5

Opening Date: 03/28/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

This position is with the Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, Greenwood Mental Health Clinic and will also provide services to patients in Beckman's McCormick catchment area.

THIS POSITION IS REPOSTED

*** Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to: 1. Provides mental health services in a culturally competent manner which will include but not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families. Formulates plans of care and maintains accurate medical records.
2. Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.
3. Ensure each patient has a LOC established and updated quarterly and is treated at the frequency recommended.
4. Ensures that caseload standards are met.
5. Participates in Center's emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact, to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization.
6. Participates as an active member of the clinical team. Participates and is engaged in supervisory meetings, staffings, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings. Is prepared to staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.
7. Gathers and submits outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by DMH Office of Quality Management.
Must have a valid, unexpired driver's license.

Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

**Including an unofficial transcript along with your application will help to expedite the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

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Did you graduate with at least a master's degree from an accredited college/university?

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If you have completed your Master's Degree, is the degree in Guidance, Counseling, or the Social Sciences or related field?

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Are you currently licensed (LMSW, LISW, LPC, or LMFT) by the SC Board of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation?

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
Simply Hired
Indeed
College/Alumni Career Services Center
Friend/Relative
Referral from current DMH Employee
Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:

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If you answered "Other" for question 9, please indicate from where below:

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

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Do you have a valid, unexpired driver's license, as this position does require some travel to provide services to patients in Beckman's McCormick catchment area?

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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

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DMH would like to know if you have the ability to perform concurrent documentation?

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Please provide an overview of your computer skills.

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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application?

Required Question