MHP I ACT (Assertive Community Team) Addiction Counselor

Salary : $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually

Location : Horry County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 181645

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Waccamaw Center for Mental Health

Opening Date : 10 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : GA55

Position Number : : 60029867

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Grade : GEN08

Hiring Range - Min. : $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $59,622.00

Opening Date : 10 / 24 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates. All applicants please apply on line.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : General work schedule is Monday - Friday from 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m. however, this position is considered essential and my called back during crisis, disasters and emergencies. Requires a flexible schedule.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

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 aMental Health Professional I / Alcohol Addiction Counselor / Assertive Community Teamwho 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, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.

This position MAY be eligible for SCOMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance associated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

As the Mental Health Professional I, you will serve on the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include :

• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments plus track beneficiary's stages of change readiness and stages of treatment.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the team's treatment approaches are consistent with beneficiary's stages of change readiness.
• Facilitate access to 12 step and community groups.
• Provide direct services to patients using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention, with outreach and motivational interviewing techniques in earlier states of change readiness.
• Enable the person-centered planning process for beneficiaries assigned to them.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings and pursue professional development.
• Serve as a consultant and educator to the ACT team members on the topic of integrated dual disorder treatment.
• Complete documentation according to State, Federal, Local, OMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Timely completion of the prior authorization process.
• Required to complete all annual trainings regarding safety, clinical operations, cultural affairs and MAPS (Managing Agitated Patients).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Presentation of comprehensive oral and written reports to peers, community members and senior leadership.
• Must identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish agency and program objectives.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of psychopathology family dynamics, group and family psychotherapy.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Post Hire, Employee Must :

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :

State Retirement Plan

State Optional Retirement Program

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc.

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and / or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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Did you graduate with a master's degree in counseling, guidance or social sciences? Please attach a copy of unofficial graduate transcript to see if you meet OMH credentialing requirements.

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Are you a state of South Carolina licensed addiction counselor. If so, please attach a copy of your current licensure. If not, are you eligible for licensure with the state within the first six months of employment?

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Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and / or resume.

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

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