Mental Health Professional - School Mental Health (Beaufort)

Salary : $51,039.00 - $77,000.00 Annually

Location : Beaufort County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 181047

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : GA55

Position Number : : 60016069

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : GEN08

Hiring Range - Min. : $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $61,100.00

Opening Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

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.

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 I, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902.

As the Mental Health Professional, you will perform direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the Beaufort County schools and clinical office. Serves as a liaison for Beaufort County schools, DSS, Family Court and other agencies.

Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional :

• Provide direct clinical services to children, adolescents and their families in the clinic / school setting. Provide assessments and crisis management, as well as individual, group and family therapy as needed. Ensure documentation of all services provided following established standards.
• Provide consultation / education activities and case management on behalf of our consumers to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the C&A Program Supervisors.
• Participate in weekly team staffings with other mental health professionals, as well as attend and participate in C&A Staffings as scheduled.
• Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of children and adolescents. Provide follow-up after discharge.
• Attend department meetings as requested by supervisor.
• Provide other related duties and limited consultation / educational activities in the community upon request and approval by supervisor.

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.

Submit an up-to-date, detailed resume along with a copy of your transcripts.

Coastal Empire CMHC is an approved site of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), which offers student loan repayment of up to $50,000.00 to employees of NHSC- approved sites. You must be a US Citizen, you must be licensed to practice independently in the state where you are hired and you must have unpaid government or commercial school loans. There is a two-year service commitment required as well. Confirmation of qualifying for this loan repayment program is the responsibility of every applicant - we cannot guarantee your qualification.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must :

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 :

State Retirement Plan

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)?

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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.

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Are you a graduate of an accredited college / university with a master's degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences and one (1) year of professional post-master's experience, in a clinical counseling program?

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Are you licensed or licensed eligible in South Carolina?

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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?

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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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