Mental Health Clinician - School Based

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 housed at the Department of Mental Health, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 65 Forest Drive, Varnville, SC 29944.

Provides direct clinical services to children, adolescents, and their families in the clinic/school setting. Provides assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy as appropriate/indicated. Also provides crisis management services as needed. Ensures documentation of all services provided following established standards.

Provides consultation/education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Hampton Clinic Director as well as guidance from the CAF coordinator.

Participates in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals, as well as attend and participate in CAF Staffings as scheduled.

Provides consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents under supervision of Hampton Clinic Director and guidance from CAF Coordinator. Provides follow-up after discharge.

Participates in school related activities such as PTO’s, classroom presentations, and other extra-curricula-related activities in support of client (student) relations as approved by direct supervisor.

Other: Provides other related duties and limited consultation/educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor

Join the growing team of mental health professionals at CECMHC making a difference in our communities.

SCDMH is a drug-free workplace and all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

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

If any agency requirements are listed below, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

State: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

AGENCY: Master’s degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences; 1 yr experience in a clinical counseling program; and state licensure or licensure eligible.

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