Counselor II / School-based / Lee County

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 School-based 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 (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Santee-Wateree Center for Mental Health, 134 West Church Street, Bishopville, S.C. 29010.

Under general supervision of the Lee County MHC Clinic Director, you will provide services to seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and their families in a school setting.

You will also provide training and consultation to school personnel on issues pertinent to the mental health of the students.

Responsibilities for the Counselor II:

Provide direct treatment services to emotionally disturbed children, adolescents, and their families, which may include, but is not limited to RPS, Family Support Services, Behavior Modification and other services that the staff member is credentialed to provide.

Services will be provided in a culturally sensitive manner.

Act as a Behavioral Health Liaison in a school setting. Provide education about mental health and mental health services to staff, students, and families. Work with youth and families to identify their mental health needs and make appropriate referrals.

Maintain medical record documentation standards in accordance with QA, DHHS, OMH, and CARF policies and procedures. Assist with prior authorizations as needed.

Participate in treatment team staffing, supervisory conferences, and general staff meetings focused on clinical and center related issues and share concerns, observations, and issues regarding assigned patients.

Follow all Fire and Safety, and Compliance policy and procedures. Will demonstrate knowledge in all stated areas. Complete annually required clinical and administrative training.

Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
• Ability to complete MAPS and other required training.
• Ability to travel throughout the Sante-Wateree catchment area as directed.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must:

• Be able to complete Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Be able to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
• Be able to travel throughout the Santee-Wateree catchment area as directed.
• Be able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Be able to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Be able to work independently, be a self-starter, and possess time management skills.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.