Job Description

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, G. Weber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

Under the general supervision of the Counselor III Supervisor, provides specialty treatments to adult psychiatric inpatient population.

Responsibilities of the Counselor III include but are not limited to:

• Provides active treatment by conducting therapeutic groups to assigned patients.
• Conducts individual therapy for referred patients, provide consultation to the treatment team regarding progress, ongoing needs.
• Completes discipline specific admissions assessments, consult with treatment team regarding treatment needs.
• Creates individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs) in conjunction with the treatment team and provides ongoing support.
• Completes Designated Examiner\'s Exams as assigned by the court.

There are two (2) positions available.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor\'s degree in guidance, counseling, or social sciences, and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master\'s Degree in clinical or counseling psychology or counseling from an accredited program in psychology and two (2) years of experience in the practice of psychology/counseling subsequent to the degree; and possession of a license in SC as a professional counselor.

Additional Comments

Knowledge of psychopathology,assesment and individual/group therapy. Ability to relate well to acute and chronic mentally ill patients in a hospital setting, as well as work collaboratively with members of other professional disciplines. Certification in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, substance abuse specific treatment, etc. Ability to move freely around the campus to complete duties. Adequate computer skills to complete duties. Weekend coverage and hazardous weather coverage on rotation as assigned.

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

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