Mental Health Professional II/Forensic Team-WCMH (All Counties - Horry, Georgetown & Williamsburg)

Mental Health Professional II/Forensic Team-WCMH (All Counties - Horry, Georgetown & Williamsburg)

Salary

$61,801.00 - $69,985.00 Annually

Location

Horry County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189094

Agency

Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw

Division

Conway

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA56

Position Number:

60008800

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$61,801.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$69,985.00

Opening Date

06/03/2026

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.

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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 II/Forensic Team 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, Waccamaw Center Mental Health, all counties/office for Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg Counties.

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH 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.

As the Mental Health Professional II/Forensic Team you will be under general supervision of the mental health staff and with training and direction from forensic services, the outpatient forensic support MHP II will work to support patients at high risk of repeated criminal justice involvement. This position supports WCMH clinics in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties. This position is essential and staff will have to provide hazardous weather coverage. Weekend and after-hours schedules are rare but necessary. In state travel is required using state vehicles.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Profession II/Team Lead/ACT Program include:

• Follow and attempt to engage forensic VIP patients at WCMH and/or in jail.

• Assess patients for emergency or judicial commitment and file commitment papers.

• Mentor all individuals awaiting forensic admission and provide updates to the center and forensic director to include notifying appropriate parties when patient is on a therapeutic bond and does not show up for scheduled injection.

• Notify the FES Consults email box when VIP client is arrested.

• Assist OMH forensic staff in contacting defendants in volved in forensic evaluation process to include assisting with scheduling virtual or in-person sessions at WCMH with off-site forensic staff members.

• Support discharge and release planning in collaboration with the Office of Transition Programs, to include, but not limited to, assisting with obtaining identifying documents and other verifications necessary to establish a financial platform. Must obtain all required signatures and identify substitute decision makers as needed.

• Refer appropriate forensic VIP patients to appropriate programming at the WCMH (i.e. ACT Teams, Homeless Programs, Navigate, etc.)

• Ensure all services are documented in accordance with BHDD/QA requirements.

• Provide the appropriate evidence-based therapy to treatment resistant patient such at CBT-p.

• Must be able to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports to co-workers and others.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A masters degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field, and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social services programs.
• Must have two years of experience in a clinical setting.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology Course, Psychopathology Diagnostic Course, Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) - or any related assessment course and Ethics Course - related to medical profession.
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience maybe documented as practicum, internship or post-graduate experience.
• Need sufficient computer skills to complete all essential job duties.
• Clear communication both verbally and in writing with patients and staff is required as well as professional communication with community and justice stakeholders.
• Work independently and use good judgement and critical thinking.
• Ability to lift up to twenty-five 2(5) pounds, ability to see, hear at a normal volume, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Licensure, knowledge and experience in criminal justice setting.
• Experience with individual and group counseling.

Additional Comments

Post Hire, employee must:

• Be able to provide 10-year DMV Driving Record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Must be able to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• High degree of working independently and being self-motivated is expected.

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.

01

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)?

• 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 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 C1

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

03

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

04

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

05

In order to apply for this position, you must possess a masters degree in guidance counseling or the social sciences. Do you have a masters degree and have you attached a copy of your unofficial transcript so we can certify you meet DMH credentialing requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you live in the catchment area - Horry, Georgetown or Williamsburg counties?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have at least two years experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two years post graduate experience? Please explain.

08

This position does move between offices in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Kingstree and Georgetown. Have you assessed the drive time and commute requirements to determine if this would be a sustainable daily commute? Please factor in travel time and potential traffic to ensure commute fits with the workings hours of the position which are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Yes
• No

09

Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

10

Do you have experience and knowledge in a criminal justice setting? If so, please explain.

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw Address P.O. Box 485

Columbia, South Carolina, 29202

Phone 843-347-5060

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.