Counselor I (Mobile Crisis)
Salary
$32,686.00 - $60,471.00 Annually
Location
Greenwood County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
169870
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Beckman
Division
Greenwood
Opening Date
10/08/2024
Closing Date
10/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:
GA34
Position Number:
60011538
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band
Band 4
Opening Date
10/08/2024
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. 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.
• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
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 and will provide services throughout Beckman's seven county catchment area (Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties).
Under supervision of the Mobile Crisis Supervisor, works as a member of the Mobile Crisis team and provides peer support services to individuals in the community. Serves as a role model of recovery. Promotes recovery and community crisis stabilization in community settings. Provides post-crisis follow up for individuals who received services from Mobile Crisis.
Responsibilities for the Counselor I include but are not limited to:
• Serves as a co-responder on the Mobile Crisis team and provides support to individuals during assessment, assists in engaging the individual in crisis in the least restrictive services to meet their needs to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and arrest.
• Provides post-crisis follow-up contacts with individuals/families receiving Mobile Crisis services to ensure engagement in treatment services during their shift and under the support of the MC Supervisor.
• Provides crisis preventative services through outreach and recovery support to individuals identified as high risk by local mental health center.
• Promotes community engagement with community supports for high-risk individuals to address psychosocial needs.
• Completes all DMH required trainings and those required to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma AND relevant human services or social services experience.
A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required experience.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Must be a current / former consumer of mental health services.
Must possess valid SC Driver’s License.
If not certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and complete certification requirements. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification.
Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the Center. Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
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.
01
Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?
• Yes
• No
02
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.
03
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?
• Yes
• No
04
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.
05
If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
06
If you answered "Other" for question four, please indicate from where below:
07
Please indicate your salary requirements. Please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open".
08
Do you have a high school diploma AND relevant human services or social services experience OR a bachelor's degree?
• Yes
• No
09
Please describe any relevant human services or social services experience.
10
Are you a current or former patient of mental health services?
• Yes
• No
11
Do you have a valid South Carolina Driver's License?
• Yes
• No
12
Do you have knowledge of recovery?
• Yes
• No
13
Please describe your skills in communication, problem-solving, time management, and attention to detail.
14
Do you have experience with electronic health / medical records ?
• Yes
• No
15
Please provide an overview of your computer skills.
16
DMH would like to know if you have the ability to perform concurrent documentation ?
• Yes
• No
17
This position requires local travel in Beckman's catchment area to meet patient needs and provide mobile crisis services. Are you willing to do this? Please note that a state vehicle will be provided for this travel.
• Yes
• No
Required Question
Agency State of South Carolina
Agency Department of Mental Health-MHC Beckman Address 1547 Parkway, Suite 100
Greenwood, South Carolina, 29646
Phone 864-229-7120
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.
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 and will provide services throughout Beckman's seven county catchment area (Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, and Saluda Counties).
Under supervision of the Mobile Crisis Supervisor, works as a member of the Mobile Crisis team and provides peer support services to individuals in the community. Serves as a role model of recovery. Promotes recovery and community crisis stabilization in community settings. Provides post-crisis follow up for individuals who received services from Mobile Crisis.
Responsibilities for the Counselor I include but are not limited to:
• Serves as a co-responder on the Mobile Crisis team and provides support to individuals during assessment, assists in engaging the individual in crisis in the least restrictive services to meet their needs to avoid unnecessary hospitalization and arrest.
• Provides post-crisis follow-up contacts with individuals/families receiving Mobile Crisis services to ensure engagement in treatment services during their shift and under the support of the MC Supervisor.
• Provides crisis preventative services through outreach and recovery support to individuals identified as high risk by local mental health center.
• Promotes community engagement with community supports for high-risk individuals to address psychosocial needs.
• Completes all DMH required trainings and those required to obtain and maintain certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma AND relevant human services or social services experience.
A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for the required experience.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Must be a current / former consumer of mental health services.
Must possess valid SC Driver’s License.
If not certified as a SC Peer Support Specialist, must attend mandatory training and complete certification requirements. Will be required to maintain SC Peer Support Certification.
Must have good computer skills and ability to work set schedule determined by the Center. Knowledge of recovery. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
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