Mental Health Professional / Aiken County Detention Center (Aiken)

Mental Health Professional / Aiken County Detention Center (Aiken)

Salary

$51,039.00 - $72,000.00 Annually

Location

Aiken County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

194120

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply on-line.

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60020366

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.

$51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$72,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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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 Mental Health Professional I/ Detention Center (Aiken) 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 Aiken County Detention Center, 435 Wire Road, Aiken, SC 29801.

This position is embedded at Aiken County Detention Center.

As a Mental Health Professional I/Detention Center (Aiken) you will provide under general supervision, provides recovery-oriented counseling and related behavioral healthcare services, and/or case management functions to the inmates at Aiken County Detention Center.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I/Detention Center (Aiken):

• Provide an array of clinical services. Services include but are not limited to, assessment; treatment planning; crisis management; individual, group, and case

coordination. Services are delivered in a person-centered, recovery oriented manner.

• Service are provided with patient input and documented in accordance with Quality Assurance (QA) and other required standards. Requirements may include, but

are not limited to; appropriate discharge planning, and timely and thorough completion of collaborative documentation, Diagnostic Assessments and Safety Plan.

• Service may be documented in the Detention Centers health record and will be imported into Avatar.
• Demonstrate recognition of the importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Detention Center and with community partners.
• Share necessary and appropriate treatment information with other medical providers at the detention center and other agencies working on behalf of the detainees, as appropriate.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, supervision, continuing education, training, and licensure/certification as applicable.
• Maintain all required certifications and licenses.
• Comply with all Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, HIPAA, CARF policies and procedures and Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Center, SCBHDD, Detention Center, and follows Federal and State regulations.

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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or meets the requirements for licensure eligibility as a LPC, LISW-CP, or LMFT.

Additional Requirements:

• In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral healthcare experience preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of counseling practices, including knowledge of psychopathology, diagnosing, and treatment of behavioral health disorders including mental illness.
• Have the ability to listen and understand and effectively communicate information and ideas.
• Have some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate and establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, other professionals, and community partners.
• Have some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Have the ability to utilize electronic health record.
• Attend Supervision which may vary from direct to general supervision and guidance, dependent upon on-the-job experience and responsibilities.
• Be responsible for BHDD and Center policies and procedures and State policies, procedures, and regulations and Detention Center policies/procedures.
• Hold a valid Drivers License.
• Travel between clinics and/or detention center
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

Position may require orientation and training at the assigned Detention Center.

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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Please check the box(es) if you have ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

• Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
• Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
• Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
• Does Not Apply

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. Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

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

03

Please select all of the courses that you completed in graduate school.

• Ethics
• Psychopathology
• Psychodiagnostics
• Assessment
• None of the above courses have been completed.

04

Did you graduate with at least a Masters degree in social work, counseling, guidance, or the social sciences from an accredited university or college?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working with individuals that have been diagnosed with Mental Illness and Substance Use?

• Yes
• No

06

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.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working with individuals with Opioid Addiction?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess a certification and/or license in Addiction? If so, what certification/license do you possess.

09

Do you have experience working in Corrections/Detention Center? If so, in what capacity?

10

How many years of post-graduate clinical experience do you possess?

11

What evidence-based practice are you proficient in using?

12

Do you have a license - LISW-CP, LISW, LMSW, LPC, etc.? If so, what state are you licensed in and how long have you been licensed?

13

Are you eligible for licensure?

• Yes
• No

14

If you are not currently licensed, have you completed all coursework required for the licensure according to SC LLR?

• Yes
• No

15

If you are not currently licensed, have you taken and passed the licensure exam? If not, when do you plan to take the exam?

16

Have you ever 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? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

17

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 that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

18

If you are licensed in another state have you consulted with the South Carolina Labor and Licensing Board to see if you are eligible for licensure in South Carolina? Please specify current state licensed in.

19

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.