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.

• Provides an array of clinical services to promote recovery, stabilization, and independence based on the patient’s Plan of Care for DSS involved children and their families including diagnostic assessments for placement and Protocol Assessment purposes.

• Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position to include Collaborative Documentation and timely record keeping.

• Provides consultation to DSS to include sharing past episodes of care with SCDMH, collaborates with DSS case workers to develop and communicate clinical recommendations and attends Interagency System of Caring for Emotionally Disturbed Children (ISEDC) staffing as scheduled.

• Collaborate with families in working through DSS treatment plans outlined including participating in Family Team Meetings.

• Shall comply with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties. Completes annual compliance/ethics training and submits conflict of interest and acknowledgment form.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

An attached academic transcript is preferred for credentialing purposes, as you will be asked to provide a transcript if interviewed, however it is not required and will not prevent you from being considered for this position if not immediately provided.

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Department 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-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.