Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 167946
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Coastal Empire
Division: Beaufort-Adults
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
Closing Date: 6/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60010196
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $59,622.00
Opening Date: 08/13/2024
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.
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 located at the Department of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort, SC 29902.

• Direct Care: Provides recovery-oriented services such as Assessment, Group, Individual/Family therapy, Crisis Management, and other services on an as-needed basis; advocates for clients; serves as liaison with in-patient and/or other health centers when client is receiving services from those centers; coordinates with case management services for any monetary, housing, medication or other needs of clients; serves as liaison to probate judge, law enforcement, DSS, or other county organization; meets minimum benchmark for productivity requirements.
• Professional/Clinical Development: participates in activities promoting ongoing professional development and training. Performs the functions of a center mental health treatment provider in an efficient manner. Attends to daily schedule of patient to daily schedule of patient appointments, ensure patients are seen as often as needed, and address with patient any barriers to seeking services at CECMHC. Maintains a positive attitude and disposition regarding professional/clinical development.
• Quality Assurance: Maintains client service records in accordance with SCDMH QA standards; Adheres to DMH, Medicare, Medicaid and other Insurance regulations regarding documentation and billing of clinical services.
• Corporate Compliance: Demonstrates thorough understanding of corporate compliance issues and complies with all DMH and Center corporate compliance requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties in support of the Center mission as requested by supervisor

This position is located in Beaufort Clinic, Beaufort County under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director.
Submit and up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.
Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State: Master's degree and professional experience in human services or social services program.
DMH: Master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences; 1 yr experience in a clinical counseling program; and state licensure or licensure eligible.
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.
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For the Department of Mental Health, have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
02
Do you have a master's degree in Guidance, Counseling or the social sciences and one (1) year of professional post-master's experience.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you currently or have you ever been excluded or sanctioned from participating in the Medicaid and/or Medicare Program?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?

• Yes
• No

05
Have you ever been an employee of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health, other State Agency, or SC School District?
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Have you ever held a full-time equivalent (FTE) position with a SC state agency or been a certified employee within a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

07
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 indicate your understanding to this statement.

• Yes
• No

08
Have you attached your unofficial transcripts to this application?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• R4 College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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If you answered "Current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for the prior question, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question