Full-Time Mental Health Counselor !

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This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center, 124 Mallard Street, Greenville, SC 29601.

In this position, you will serve on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidence‑based services in an intensive, non‑residential treatment and rehabilitative environment in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with serious mental illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower levels of care options.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I

Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and assess and track beneficiaries’ stages of change readiness and stages of treatment.

Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs and that the team’s treatment approaches are consistent with beneficiaries’ stages of change readiness.

Facilitate access to 12‑step groups and other community groups.

Provide direct services to patients using cognitive‑behavioral approaches and relapse prevention; use outreach and motivational interviewing techniques in earlier stages of change readiness.

Facilitate the person‑centered planning process for beneficiaries assigned to them.

Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and pursue professional development. Serve as a consultant and educator to ACT team members on the topic of integrated dual‑disorder treatment.

Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards, comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.

Complete all annual required trainings, including Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, OMH, and Center policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Licensed or certified as an addiction counselor in South Carolina, or a master addiction counselor.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post‑Hire Requirements

Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) certification.

Display practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of addictions and mental disorders.

Have the ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Display knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.

Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.

Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

EEO Statement
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Application Notes
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

15 days sick leave per year

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

Retirement benefit choices*

State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all full‑time employees; refer to the contribution section of the linked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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