S356 - Counselor Ii - Hospital Liaison - Sptbg County

Job Responsibilities

As part of the Crisis Program and under general supervision, employee performs crisis services and screenings, in a culturally sensitive manner, to persons who have a serve mental illness and are in the Emergency Center pf Spartanburg Regional Hospital, assist with developing a treatment plan to assist in discharge from the hospital and linking them treatment service at SAMHC and/or the community. Coordinates and interfaces with employees at all Spartanburg Regional Health Care Emergency Departments which will aid in monitoring for outcome measures to meet program deliverables. Works well independently and to supervise others both clinically and administratively.

• While working in collaboration with Spartanburg Regional Emergency Department staff, provides and coordinates crisis intervention, triage, and assessment for the clients in the Emergency Department of Spartanburg Regional Hospital by helping to link with community services.
• Facilitates completion of assessments of persons diverted from SRMC to SAMHC.

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

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services 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.

Please complete the state application to include ALL current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for a completed employment application. The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded if only a resume is provided and/or supplemental questions are not answered. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. If you DO NOT answer the supplemental questions, your application is incomplete and will not be reviewed.

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 Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs
• 15 days Annual (Vacation) leave per year