Mental Health Professional II/Team Lead/ACT Program (Conway)

Mental Health Professional II/Team Lead/ACT Program (Conway)

Salary

$61,801.00 - $69,985.00 Annually

Location

Horry County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

189421

Agency

Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw

Division

Conway

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA56

Position Number:

60028189

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

06/10/2026

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/Team Lead/ ACT 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, Waccamaw Center Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526.

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/Team Lead for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team providing evidence-based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation and support needs for patient with Serious Mental Illness who required higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower-level care options. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies.

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

• Oversee the administrative operation of the team.

• Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.

• Provide direct services to ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) service beneficiaries.

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

• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include, but not limited to, facilitating clinical supervisor meetings, treatment team meetings, coordination training for team and completing evaluations.

• Maintain a department commitment to cultural affairs and guarantees all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his or her EPMS (Employee Performance Management System) planning document as a measurable objective.

• Compile with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and certifies completion of prior authorizations.

• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure.

• 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.
• Three years experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two years post graduate experience.
• Supervisory experience is required in a mental health setting.
• Must be a licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT with the state of South Carolina.

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.
• Ability to lift up to five (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.

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.
• Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices/procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate information and ides so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics and family/group psychotherapy.
• 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.

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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)?

• 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

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In order to apply for this position, you must be a licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT? Do you possess required licensure? This is a requirement candidate consideration. Please attach copy of your most recent license and resume.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have supervisory experience? Please explain.

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

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Please pay special attention to hiring range salary as this position will only pay between minimum and maximum based on experience post graduate degree and licensure.

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.