<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Spartanburg Office, 250 Dewey Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29303</p> <p>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. This is a collaborative program with SC Vocational Rehabilition Department, serving individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and open for services at Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center. The position goal is to help individuals seek, secure, and maintain employment.</p> <ul> <li>Promotes program awareness within the community through outreach and engagement activities aimed at local employers, community partners, and individuals participating in Mental Health Services. </li><li>Collaborates with clients to complete program - specific assessments and Career Profiles, to identify preferred employment areas of interest, to identify potential jobs. </li><li>Maintain all aspects of client IPS records, meets Agency deadlines and requirements, adheres to all SCDMH Quality Assurance standards, and complies with Corporate Compliance standards. </li><li>Attends staff meetings, trainings, supervision, and staff development opportunities to increase knowledge and skills. </li></ul> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.</p> <p>Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>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.</p> <p>South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children </li><li>15 days Annual (Vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days Sick Leave per year </li><li>13 Paid Holidays </li><li>State Retirement Plan and optional Deferred Compensation Programs </li></ul>