Mental Health Professional I (WCMH-Georgetown)

Mental Health Professional I (WCMH-Georgetown)

Salary

$51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually

Location

Georgetown County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

193176

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Waccamaw Center for Mental Health

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60010677

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:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status for your application on-line.

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 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.

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health - Waccamaw Center for Mental Health (Georgetown Office) 525 Lafayette St, Georgetown, SC 29440.

As the Mental Health Professional I, working under the supervision of the Clinic Director or Clinic Supervisor, you will provide therapeutic services, particularly as a specialist for adults in Georgetown County for Waccamaw Center. In addition, you will provide intake counseling and case management dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors. Provide crisis diversion services and consultation to individuals and or agencies, hospitals, and WCMH outpatient department. Provide services to all patients of WCMH and Georgetown Clinics.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide counseling and case management to individuals and families with a focus on chronically mentally illness by utilizing individual, group and family counseling and other approved center services.
• Develop treatment plans in coordination with patients, family, and treatment team and assist with treatment scheduling and meetings.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCHM, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Assist patients in gaining appropriate services, consult with local agencies, organizations and human services providers.
• Provide on-call services as directed by the Clinic Director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Ability to provide after-hours emergency services as directed by the Clinic Director.
• May require home visits and travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Must be able to meet OMH credentialling requirements.
• Experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and their families in a community mental health setting.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Ability to provide thorough knowledge of the scope and range of services provided in a comprehensive mental health program serving adults, children and families and the unique treatment needs of the special population.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Must be able to perform case management, crisis intervention, interviewing and assessment skills.
• Participate in on-going in-service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain and/or acquire necessary skills.

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.

01

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities- Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formally 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 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. checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

03

Do you have a masters degree from an accredited college/university with a degree in counseling, guidance or social science with (1) year experience in a clinical counseling program? Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript and current resume to determine if you meet the OMH credentialing requirements.

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the courses that you have completed in graduate school.

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

05

Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license removed 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

06

If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any sanction taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

07

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.