Mental Health Professional I - Adults (Hilton Head)

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

Location : Beaufort County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 180619

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center

Opening Date : 10 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please apply online

Class Code : : GA55

Position Number : : 60023771

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

Pay Grade : GEN08

Opening Date : 10 / 02 / 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, Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, 151 Dillon Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29928.

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 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.

As the Mental Health Professional, working under the direct supervision of the Clinic director for the Hilton head Office, you will provide recovery-oriented services to a population with severe and persistently mental illness in the clinic and in the community. Services will be delivered according to the guidelines established by the DBHDD.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional :

• Provide direct clinical services that includes, assessments, individual / family therapy, crisis management, group therapy and other services as needed to an identified population of patients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Provide consultation / education activities and case management services on behalf of patients served to community agencies as requested, under the supervision of the Clinic Director of the Hilton Head office. Link patients to primary care physicians, liaison with in-patient facilities and assist with discharge.
• Attend and participate in staffing with treatment team. Supervision with Supervisor. Staff cases with physicians, ensuring all patients' records of treatment are available. Develop treatment goals and objectives with patients. Staff with supervisor daily if patient is in crisis.
• Provide consultation and assists in coordination of hospital admissions and placement of patients served. Provide follow-up after discharge.
• Document all contact with patients, families, significant others and agencies according to QA Standards

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.

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 at least a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or related field?

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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)? If so, please be sure that it is listed in your application and / or resume.

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Do you have a year of experience in a clinical counseling program?

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Are you licensed or licensed eligible?

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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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