Mental Health Professional II - Adult Services (Beaufort / Coastal Empire)
Salary
$61,801.00 - $69,985.00 Annually
Location
Beaufort County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
189880
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division
Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date
06/24/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
No
Class Code:
GA56
Position Number:
60017728
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.
$61,801.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$70,000.00
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.
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 II -Adult Services 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.
Under general supervision of the Clinic Director, you will provide advanced evidence based clinical services to patients in Beaufort County and for CECMHC. Employee will provide patients with serious mental illness clinical services to include assessments, individual, family, and group counseling, and assess for crisis when needed. You will also serve as a liaison to Beaufort County collaborative partners and will ensure linkages for therapeutic needs to promote wellbeing for patients. In addition employee will serve as a Lead Clinician for the Treatment Team.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II - Adult Services:
Provide advanced, evidenced based treatment to patients served in the clinic and/or community setting. Provide services that include mental health assessments, individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention, conduct suicide screenings and develop Personal Safety Plans. Ensure patients are seen as per LOC guidelines; address patient barriers to services; ensure crises are staffed; ensure internal & external customer satisfaction. Meet patient care hour standards.
Provide consultation/educational activities and coordinate with families, caregivers, case managers, and other treatment team members. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide input as needed. Coordinate care to ensure consistency across settings.
Act as Lead Clinician for the Beaufort Adult Team and other Treatment Teams; coordinate closely with the Clinic Director and Child, Adolescent and Families (CAF) Director and serves as a liaison.
Complete documentation is according to QI policies. Document services and contracts to patients. Keep billing disallowances to a minimum. Produce outcomes and/or progress summaries that reflect patient improvement; Write objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-limited. Write objectives and interventions that address patients SNAPs. Meet collaborative documentation standards.
Adhere to Center, OMH, & State Corporate Compliance policies, procedures, and responsibilities.
Participate in ongoing professional development. Actively work towards licensure/ professional development, and/or maintain license/certifications. Comply with training requirements. Attend supervision. Participates in other meetings as required.
For MHP Student Loan Repayment:
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
Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:
Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
Have sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, developmental, autistic, and mental disorders.
Have the ability to listen and understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
Have some knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the behavioral health setting.
Have some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies
Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
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 at least a Masters degree from an accredited college/university and professional experience in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and at least one (1) year of experience in clinical setting?
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Three (3) out of four (4) of the following classes are required for credentialing. Please select which of the following courses that you completed in graduate school.
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Do you possess any special certifications or SC license (LISW, LISW-CP, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.?
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If you answered yes to the above question, please list certification or license.
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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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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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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.
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Please attach a copy of your resume', transcripts, specifically certification and / or license. Have you attached a copy of your resume', transcript(s), specifically certification and / or license if you are certified or licensed?
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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)898-9600
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.