Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Counselor II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Under limited supervision, provide individualized, community based supported employment services using the evidence based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Assist individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment aligned with their strengths and preferences. Conduct employer engagement, job development, rapid job search, and ongoing job supports while collaborating with clinical teams and Vocational Rehabilitation. Ensure fidelity aligned service delivery, accurate documentation, and adherence to agency and IPS standards.
Responsibilities for the Counselor II:
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Direct Employment Services - Delivers individualized, community based supported employment services using the IPS model. Conduct rapid job search by initiating employer contact within 30 days of program entry for most clients, consistent with IPS fidelity standards. Provide ongoing, work based vocational assessment and updates plans based on new information. Ensure job search and job development activities are individualized and based on client preferences. Provide individualized, time unlimited follow along supports based on client needs and preferences.
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Employer Engagement & Job Development - Conduct frequent, face to face employer contact to build relationships and identify competitive job opportunities, meeting the fidelity expectation of six or more employer contacts per week. Use individualized, preference based approached to employer engagement. Develop a diverse network of employers and job types to support client choice.
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Integration with Mental Health Treatment Team - Participate in weekly mental health treatment team meetings to integrate employment with clinical care, consistent with fidelity expectations for team assignment and frequent contact. Share client updates, coordinates services, and collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors as part of routine service delivery.
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Documentation Data, and Compliance - Maintain accurate timely documentation in both the EHR and on-site records in accordance with agency policy and IPS fidelity expectations. Submit required IPS data for quality improvement and fidelity monitoring. Ensure adherence to agency Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.
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Training/Supervision/Professional Development - Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and certification.
