S320 – Counselor II – IPS – Sptbg
Company: State of South Carolina
Location: Spartanburg County, SC
Salary: $38985 - 72134 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
Job Title: S320 – Counselor II – IPS – Sptbg
Company: State of South Carolina
Job Description
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, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303
For the purpose of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program. The Counselor II will act as an Employment Specialist, providing intensive assessment, career counseling, and employment services integrated with Employer relationship building.Responsibilities of the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
- Promotes program awareness within the community through outreach and engagement activities aimed at local employers, community partners, and individuals.
- Collaborates with clients to complete program – specific assessments and Career Profiles, to identify preferred employment areas of interest, to identify potential jobs.
State Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in guidance, c counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services program.
Agency Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in guidance, c counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services program. Experience in human services.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 representation 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 not reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications got 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 per year*15 days Sick Leave per year*13 Paid Holidays*State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs