Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Horry County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 179552
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Waccamaw Center for Mental Health
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online.
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60018353
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $59,622.00
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with exception at times to work disasters/crisis/emergencies
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 Center for Mental Health, 164 Waccamaw Medical Park Drive, Conway, SC 29526 and Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 9630 Scipio Lane, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588.
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.
Serve as an Assertive Community Treatment team member 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 patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:

• Provide direct services to ACT patients guiding them in the development of skills/strategics towards achieving and maintaining good mental health and facilitating training of independent living skills.
• Utilize assertive engagement to have patients participate in service.
• Assist patients with access to community services, resources, agencies and establishing support networks in the community.
• Complete screenings and assessments for referrals and assist with development and revisions of instructional continuity plans (ICP).
• Provide family psychoeducation and works with patient's natural support network.
• Facilitate the person-centered planning process for patients assigned to ACT team member.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursue professional development and demonstrate effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciate of individual and group differences and similarities.
• Utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.
• Attend treatment meetings daily and provides consultation regarding complex cases as appropriate.
• Complete documentation according to State, Federal, Local, OMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Ensure timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Complete all required trainings to include safety, cultural affairs, clinical and Managing Agitated Patients (MAPS).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling or social services.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC within first six months of employment. Either LPC or LSW.

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessments - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and medical ethics.
• Must be able to show one year evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care and working with individuals experiencing severe mental illness. This experience maybe documented as a practicum, internship or post-graduate experience.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods of time. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments
Post Hire, Employee Must:

• Be able to provide a 10-year driving record
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes
• Use clinical judgement while working independently at times and be self-directed
• Communicate effectively
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies. Requires flexible schedule.

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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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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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 guidance, counseling or social sciences? Please attach a copy of your graduate transcript to see if you meet OMH credentialing requirements.

• Yes
• No

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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)? Have your worked with those experiencing severe mental illness. If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and/or resume.
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Are you licensed through the state of South Carolina as an LPC or LSW? Please attach licensure information from Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

• Yes
• No

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