Social Work Manager (Forensics)
Salary
$57,700.00 - $80,800.00 Annually
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
188422
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division
Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
05/18/2026
Closing Date
6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
GB76
Position Number:
60014924
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.
$57,700.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$80,800.00
Opening Date
05/18/2026
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.
Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 Social Work Manager, 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.
As the Social Work Manager, working under limited supervision, you will perform diversified social work duties for a complex caseload, consisting of patients with multiple psycho-social problems including criminal charges. These duties include completing assessments, group and individual treatment, discharge planning, and related duties. Services are provided to an inpatient population, 18 years of age and older. Under limited supervision and general administrative guidance, from the Director of Social Work or designee, you will direct the activities of subordinates.
Responsibilities for the Social Work Manager Include:
Will meet with supervisees as needed to review all aspects of essential job duties. In consultation with the director of Social Work, you will oversee time and attendance, competency, and EPMS reviews, education and training to ensure compliance with policies/procedures and standards of practice for assigned subordinates. Provide regular administrative and clinical supervision to staff. This is accomplished by the following:
Maintain a caseload of patients requiring intensive psychiatric treatment by completing all documentation and clinical services related to the caseload assigned to include case management, group, individual, and family counseling/treatment, treatment planning, short-term interventions as needed, and discharge planning.
Participate in discharge planning activities and assume the major role for implementation of referrals, scheduling of appointments and the sharing of recommendations with community agencies and programs to ensure continuity of care. This includes alternative care placements or facilitation with other resources such as establishing financial platforms and other related matters.
Perform case coordination for multi-disciplinary treatment team processes. Coordinate with treatment team, families, patients and other collateral sources and monitor patients treatment and provide information for treatment team to ensure patients needs are being met.
Responsible for preparation of thorough and accurate Psychosocial Assessments and Forensic Review Board reports for assigned patients recommended for discharge. Create Community Disposition/Discharge Plan for patients approved for discharge, and other Clinical Assessments (including Report for Designated Examiner as assigned) as needed to facilitate treatment success and transition to the community. Reports are legible and professionally written with accurate punctation and grammar.
You will attend core competency training (PMAB, Infection Control, Patient Rights, HIPPA, etc.) and all required trainings as assigned. Will attend monthly Social Work meetings and maintain Social Work Licensure. Will maintain knowledge and enforce policies and procedures.
Serve as a field instructor or preceptor for students completing their field placement at Bryan Psychiatric Hospital. Will be responsible for completing appropriate paperwork as needed for the student and ensuring the student meets all educational/contractual requirements.
Provide hazardous weather coverage and weekend coverage as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees 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:
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)?
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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. *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. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.
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Did you graduate with a masters degree from a Social Work program accredited by the council on Social Work Education, LMSW-SC Board of Social Work Examiners and one (1) year of practice experience at this level?
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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) 898-091
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.