Mental Health Professional I/Anderson County/Adult Outpatient
State of South CarolinaJob Responsibilities
Under general supervision, staff member will provide counseling interventions to patients with serious mental illness to promote recovery services for patients with severe mental illnesses ensuring linkages for therapeutic needs.
1. Provides diversified outpatient therapy services to patients with severe mental illnesses. Provides individual and/or group treatment to patients to assist patients with treatment issues.
2. Will maintain clinical charts in accordance with agency standards.
3. Will attend and participate in staff meetings and make recommendations for patient's treatment according to patient’s needs
and recommendations made by physician.
4. Will attend and complete Program Improvement and other trainings as deemed necessary.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional Requirements
- Minimum Requirement:NOTE: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
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