Mental Health Professional I / CAF - School-based- (Bishopville-Santee-Wateree)

Mental Health Professional I / CAF - School-based- (Bishopville-Santee-Wateree)

Salary

$51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually

Location

Lee County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192982

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center

Opening Date

09/29/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Residency Requirement

No

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60030395

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$59,622.00

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.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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, Santee-Wateree Mental Health Center (SWMHC), 134 Church Street, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Under general supervision, you will provide advanced counseling and emergency services in the complex areas of mental health for children, adolescents and families within the Center outpatient program, co-located in the public school as part of the SB Expansion Project. Execute specialized CAF programs and services as directed.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide school-based and outpatient mental health services to a caseload of children, adolescent, and their family with sensitivity to cultural differences to include assessment, diagnosis, individual, group and family therapy, and crisis management, utilizing skillful intervention techniques. Provide case management or ancillary services to families served as needed to assist in accessing appropriate medical, social, educational, and other needed Services.
• Attend meetings as necessary to assist clients in meeting treatment goals to include but not limited to IEP, DSS, AND DJJ staffings, interagency staffings, and treatment team meetings. Provide consultation to other community agencies and organizations as necessary to facilitate service provision and coordination of client services. Develop and maintain professional relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community which may provide services to the CAF population through avenues such as education presentations and cross training opportunities. Prepare required/requested reports to other agencies/organizations to facilitate client access or utilization of needed services.
• Ensure appropriate service authorization and documentation. Formulate treatment plans for clients. Maintain client case files according to OMH Quality assurance and CARF standards. Adheres to requirements of OMH Corporate Compliance Plan. Maintain minimum monthly productivity as directed by the Center and OMH.
• Provide emergency services in the clinic, Adolescent and Family Center during both work hours needed and after hours as scheduled.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to operate non-adaptive vehicles.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete MAPS and other required training.
• Travel throughout the SWMHC catchment area as directed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual abilities in English and Spanish (or other language) are a plus.
• Experience working with Children, Adolescence and Families with Serious Mental Illness, (SMI).

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must demonstrate:

• Extensive knowledge of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and education services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, family, and representatives of other professional disciplines.

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:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

• Retirement benefit choices *

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)

• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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)?

• Yes
• No

02

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. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

Did you graduate with at least a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field from an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to having at least a masters degree in guidance, counseling the social sciences or a related field from an accredited university, please list your degree and the university you graduated from.

05

If you answered "yes" to having at least a masters degree in guidance, counseling the social sciences or a related field from an accredited university, please upload a copy of your degree and copy of your transcripts.

06

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?

• Yes
• No

07

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.

08

Describe your experience working with Children, Adolescence, and Families in Crisis or with Serious Mental Health (SMI) concerns.

09

Do you have a specialty license? If so, please list your license.

10

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

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.