Counselor II - ACT Program - Spartanburg

Full Job Description

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 II 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) - Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewy Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.

The office of Mental Health's Mission is to support the recovery of people with mental health illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

Under general supervision, serves on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team who provides evidenced based services in an intensive non- residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

Responsibilities for Counselor II:

Engage patients who receive services form the ACT Team and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships direct toward the goal of competitive employment in integrated, community job settings.

Complete a vocational assessment that is focused on the patient's strengths, preferences, and on-the-job assessments when appropriate.

Conduct job development and job search activities directed toward the position that are individualized and consistent with the needs and interests of clients on his/her caseload, following the principles and procedures of IPS and supported employment.

Provide individualized, time unlimited follow along services to assist patient in sustaining employment.

Manage a caseload of up to 20 patients and maintain medical record documentation standards in accordance with all Center, QA, DMH, and CARF policies and procedures.

Complete Collaborative Documentation with the patient and/or caregivers and commits to EMR immediately after the delivery of service whenever possible.

Provide benefits counseling directly as well as connects beneficiaries to experts for more extensive benefits counseling as needed.

Provide interventions, outreach and on job site support to promote stability and ensure success. Provides consultative services to Employers which may include negotiating job accommodations.

Serve as a consultant and educator to fellow ACT team members on the topic of evidence-based supportive employment, which is the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS)model. Participate as an active member of the Clinical treatment team, engage in supervisory and administrative

Provide Psychosocial Rehabilitative Services (PRS) within the Individual Placement and Support Program.

Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures.

Requirements

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

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional as the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care.

This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or -post clinical experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience.

Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities of your application and/or resume.

Qualifications

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