Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Georgetown County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 178289
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Waccamaw
Division: Georgetown
Opening Date: 07/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60021926
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $59,622.00
Opening Date: 07/25/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and provide emergency services as directed by Clinic Director.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). - Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Cetner for Mental Health, 525 Layfette Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.

The Office of Mental Health's mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses. We provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.

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.

As the Mental Health Professional, under general supervision from clinic director and clinic supervisor, you will provide therapeutic services, particularly as a specialist for children and adolescents in Georgetown County programs for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Will provide intakes, counseling and case management dealing with situations encompassing interpersonal, health and psychosocial factors. Crisis diversion services and consultation to individual and/or agencies, hospitals and WCMH outpatient department are part of the scope of services that will be provided on a regular basis. Assist in providing mental health services to all patients of WCMH Georgetown.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional / School Based Georgetown County include:

• Provide counseling and case management to individuals and families with a focus on the chronically mentally ill and those with emotional disturbances by utilizing individual, group and family counseling plus other approved center services.
• Maintain an average bill time of direct service hours of 810 annually.
• Develop treatment plans in coordination with patients, family and treatment team and assist with treatment scheduling/meetings.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Assist patients in gaining appropriate services, consult with local agencies, organizations and human service providers.
• Provide after-hours emergency and on call services as directed by Clinic Director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM)/Medical Ethics
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience maybe documented as a practicum, internship or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at a normal volume, stand, walk, bend, stoop and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed preferred - professional counselor or social worker.
• 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.
• Be able to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and to communicate effectively.
• Possess assessment, interviewing and case management skill set.
• Participate in on-going service training and other educational opportunities in order to maintain necessary skills to perform duties.
• Understand and be able to maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Exercise good clinical judgement and be able to function independently while exhibiting self-direction.

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 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
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*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

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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.

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

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Did you graduate with a master's degree in counseling, guidance or social sciences? Please attach a copy of your unofficial graduate transcript. This will determine if you meet OMH credentialing requirements.

• 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 requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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