Mental Health Professional I-School-Based (Beckman Center for Mental Health Services)

Mental Health Professional I-School-Based (Beckman Center for Mental Health Services)

Salary

$51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually

Location

Greenwood County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

193887

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Beckman Center for Mental Health Services

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60005913

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Working hours would be determined based on the needs of the school.

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
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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 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, Beckman Center for Mental Health, 1547 Parkway, Greenwood, SC 29646. As the Mental Health Professional I, working under general supervision, you will provide treatment service to the seriously mentally ill adult population and/or children, adolescents and their families.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide mental health services in a culturally competent manner which will include but not be limited to assessment, crisis management, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy to seriously mentally ill adults and children, adolescents and their families.
• Formulate plan of care and maintain accurate medical records.
• Maintain medical records documentation standards in accordance with all Beckman QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.
• Ensure each patient has a LOC established and updated quarterly and is treated at the frequency recommended.
• Participate in Centers emergency/crisis services by providing telephonic and/or face-to-face contact, to include screenings, assessments of persons for possible hospitalization.
• Participate as an active member of the clinical team.
• Participate and engage in supervisory meetings, staffing, treatment team meetings, and administrative meetings.
• Prepare staff cases that need clinical attention when meeting with treatment team and supervisor.
• Gather and submit outcome data in compliance with all Beckman, QA, DMH and CARF policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance, Safety, Fire, CARF, HIPPA, and Cultural Competency policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements:

• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with Quality Assurance Standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.
• Ability to work in an essential position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (another language) are a plus.
• Experience managing complex treatment interventions.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Ability to advance casework practice, clinical counseling technique, and comprehensive assessment aligned with federal, state, and local social service regulations.
• Ability to navigate complex legal principles and leveraged public and private community education and support programs to optimize client c
• Ability to organize and manage high-volume caseload; exercised sound discretion to plan, coordinate, and execute complex treatment interventions.
• Ability to establish strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, state agencies, private sector partners, and the public through clear, effective communication.

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

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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 QUESTIONS WILL DEEM YOUR APPPLCATION 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.

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

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Do you have a masters degree in guidance, counseling, the social science or related field?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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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.

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Please indicate your salary requirement (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.