NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Mental Health Professional I - Addiction Counselor ACT (Orangeburg)
Orangeburg County, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $77K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Professional to join their team at the Office of Mental Health, dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to the community. The role involves serving on the Assertive Community Treatment team, providing evidence-based services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness, and ensuring their treatment and rehabilitation needs are met.
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Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and assesses and tracks 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 groups and other community groups
Provide direct services to patients using cognitive behavioral approaches and relapse prevention and uses outreach and motivational interviewing techniques in earlier stages of change readiness
Facilitate 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 ACT team members on the topic of integrated dual disorder treatment
Complete documentation according to QA/SCDBHDD standards, Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and ensure timely completion of prior authorizations
Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and Office of Mental Health and Center policies and Procedures
Qualification
Required
A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field
Must be licensed as a Licensed Addiction Counselor in SC or Master Addiction Counselor or have completed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (ADC) ASPC certification
A valid driver's license
Ability to lift 5 lbs. and operate a state vehicle
Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies
Position will be a part of the Assertive Community Team
Be able to deliver services in the community and patients' homes
Be able to work a flexible work schedule as position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies
Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of addiction and mental disorders
Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, and family and group psychotherapy
Be able to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines
Preferred
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus
Experience working with children and adults in a mental health setting
Background in customer service
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
Retirement benefit choices
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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