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Job description
Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $59,622.00
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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
As the Mental Health Professional I, under limited supervision, you will provide culturally sensitive in Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Assessment, PRS, and case management services to assigned clients in Rehab Services Program,
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I :
Provide Assessment, Individual and Group Services, Crisis Intervention, PRS, and Family Therapy to assigned clients.
Function as a part of treatment team. Work with clients and other staff to develop Treatment Plans for individual clients and help to develop program plan to meet these individual clients and help to develop program plan meet these individual goals.
Assist with coordinating care for patients at Rosewood Assisted Living Faculty, Cantrell's Residential Care Faculty, and Draymont Ridge apartments, and act as liaison between Mental Health Center and those facilities.
Maintain clinical records to Quality Assurance Standards and maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local Coporate Compliance Laws.
Attend staff meetings, supervisory conference, workshops, and required staff development and training.
Minimum and Additional Requirements A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Additional Requirements:
In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
Preferred Qualifications
knowledge of methods, principles and practices of counseling, psychopathology and patient management, of basic health and welfare services and ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families and representative of other professional disciplines.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must: Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
Have knowledge of methods, principles and practices of counseling, psychopathology and patient management, of basic health and welfare services and ability to establish and maintain effective contact with individuals, families and representative of other professional disciplines.
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
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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 at a master's degree from an accredited college/university? Yes
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Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post - master's or during your graduate program (i.e., or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is listed on your application and/or resume. Yes
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Do you have experience with electronic medical records? Yes
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Do you have the ability to perform concurrent documentation? Yes
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Did you complete at least three (3) of the following courses: Assessment, Psychodiagnostics, Psychopathology, and Ethics. Yes
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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Worksite address
cayce, SC, 29033, US
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