Mental Health Professional I / Jail-Based Restoration (Forensics)
Salary
$53,590.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
188128
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division
Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
05/05/2026
Closing Date
6/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Please apply on-line.
Residency Requirement
Yes
Class Code:
GA55
Position Number:
60026777
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Some flexibility may be required.
Pay Grade
GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.
$53,590.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$59,622.00
Opening Date
05/05/2026
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 Mental Health Professional I for the Jail-Based Restoration program 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 (OMH), Forensics Services, Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Mental Health Professional, working under the supervision of the Psychologist I, you will facilitate direct Competency Restoration programming (i.e., CBT-Psychosis) and Court Education or adjunctive psychosocial programming as necessary for those deemed incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness or defect. Treatment may occur within the Forensic hospital or within jail-based or outpatient restoration sites, depending upon needs.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional:
Serve as a MHP I assisting in the provision of competency restoration for BPH Forensic Inpatient or jail-based population. Collaboratively prepare, facilitate, and organize individual and/or group therapy. Provide patient education, individual and group counseling related to either competency restoration or re-entry into the community.
Responsible for documentation in the Electronic Health Record progress notes and treatment goals/objectives and intervention on the Master Treatment Plan. Perform documentation of progress notes within 24 hours for individual and/or group sessions noting patients progress towards meeting treatment plan goals/objectives. Ensure progress notes are professionally documented with accurate punctuation and grammar.
Facilitate consultation calls with relevant legal stakeholders to gather information and discuss various legal options as it relates to mental health treatment and competency to stand trial. Follow these cases to ensure appropriate follow-up care is provided and assist with ongoing legal and mental health concerns. Track case disposition and monitor outcomes.
Assists with the program/curriculum development for the competency restoration population. Reviews restoration referrals and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
Maintain a daily group attendance log of patients attending group for statistical inventory and other related reports.
Attend core competency training (MANDT/MAP, CPR) as scheduled and complete assigned trainings online in required time frame and complete all other required trainings identified. Participate in morning report meetings, staff meetings, facility meetings as identified by Program manager and participate in staff program meetings to discuss information to enhance effective service coordination and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
C. The Forensic Navigator will make appropriate referrals to Transition Services as soon as possible.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds or more in an emergency situation, climb stairs and the ability to move freely throughout the entire facility. Weekends and hazardous weather coverage.
A current and valid SC drivers license.
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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Do you have a masters degree from an accredited college/university and professional experience in guidance counseling or the social sciences with two (2) years of experience in a clinical setting?
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Are you licensed/license eligible as a counselor or social worker?
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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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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
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