$92,900.00 - $167,200.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179792
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: GA90
Position Number:: 60030001
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Hours exceeding normal work schedule for court appearances and travel for court.
Pay Grade: CLN12
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
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, Forensics Services, Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
With the Office of Mental Health's mission 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.

As the Psychologist II, you will conduct forensic psychological evaluations and generate written reports on SVP residents, respondents under consideration for SVP commitment, and adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients who are involved in the adjudication process or committed to the OMH forensic hospital. Perform court-related duties, including, acting as an expert witness in criminal and civil courts.

Responsibilities for the Psychologist II:

• Conduct forensic evaluations and generate written reports on adult and adolescent inpatients and outpatients. Evaluations may involve competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, capacity to conform, diagnostic clarification/ malingering assessment, disability determination, SVP commutability / annual review, and other forensic psychological issues.
• Perform court-related duties as required, including testifying as an expert witness in civil and criminal courts.
• Provide training and supervision to postdoctoral psychology fellows psychiatry fellows, medical residents, and other trainees to support OMH training programs.
• Provide age-specific and culturally competent service to clients and comply with OMH and Forensic Evaluation Service policies and procedures.

• A doctorate's degree in applied Psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied Psychology.
• Employee must be licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Psychologist in South Carolina.

• Must be able to walk up a flight of stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• Court appearances may exceed regular work hours.
• Have substantial training and experience in forensic psychological evaluation.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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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Are you a graduate from an accredited college/university with a doctorate's degree and experience in the practice of applied psychology?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a license or license eligible as a Clinical Psychologist in South Carolina?

• 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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