Mental Health Professional I / Counselor / Detention Center / (CN559)

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 located at the Department of Mental Health, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), Chester Clinic, 524 Doctor’s Court, Chester, SC   29706

Under the general supervision of the CAF or School Based Services Supervisor, employee will provide therapeutic and emergency services to Child and Adolescent clients and their families. Will also ensure frequent interaction with other community agencies and maintain positive professional relationships.

Responsibilities for this Position Title include but are not limited to:

• Provide advanced and complex medically necessary clinical services, including but not limited to, assessment, individual, family & group therapy & crisis intervention services to a targeted population of adult patients incarcerated at the Chester County Detention Center. Services will be provided at the Detention Center.  
• Attend and participate in weekly clinical treatment team meetings and staff with CCMHC MD as needed. Pursue continuing education and training. Maintain positive professional relationships with CMHC staff, and community agencies, as well as patients and their families. Work to overcome the stigma of mental illness and mental health services by providing education, training, and support services to the community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chester County Detention Center and/or Catawba CMHC leadership.

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

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences, and two (2) years of experience in a clinical counseling program preferred.

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

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

Please attach an updated resume.
 
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