Counselor I (Mobile Crisis)
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 REPOSTED
• Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply***
This position is with 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
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.
South Carolina State Employment provides 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
Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies
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