Adult Counselor Jobs

Job Responsibilities
Provides outpatient mental health services to TCCMHC patients, primarily adults, using diverse treatment interventions and methods, such as individual, family, and group therapies, assessments, crisis interventions, and case management. Meets agency productivity standards. Acts in a culturally competent manner. Ensures all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with SCDMH Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Adheres to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures. Utilizes collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services. Attends and participates in clinical treatment team staffing as scheduled. Attends total staffing, total clinical training, and other required meetings. Participates in assigned intra-agency committees. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Agency Minimum Requirements: A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in human services or social services. Must have a valid driver's license.
Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position .
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure eligible in specific field of study. Knowledge of and ability to assess for treatment needs, develop complex treatment plans, and provide effective clinical interventions, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapies. Knowledge of casework practices. Ability to organize and maintain a caseload. Knowledge of legal principles and practices. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws or regulations pertaining to social service programs.
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.
This Position Provides State And Agency Benefits, Including
Tri-County Community Mental Health Center is one of 16 Community Mental Health Centers within the SC Department of Mental Health.

• Extensive training opportunities in evidence-based treatments and best practices
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for employee and family
• An attractive leave policy in addition to State Holidays
• Collaboration with health care organizations, institutions of higher learning, other state agencies, school districts, and other Community Mental Health Centers
• Membership in a multi-disciplined team of professionals
• Free licensure supervision
• Opportunities to participate in research and grant-funded programs
• Cutting-edge technology used in the delivery of behavioral health treatment

Tri-County CMHC is also an approved site of the National Health Service Corps, (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000 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.