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Job description
Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Catawba Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/ :59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Although regular hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, some flexibility may be required to meet program needs.
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 / Mobile Crisis 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, Catawba Community Mental Health Center (CCMHC), 205 Piedmont Blvd, Suite 100, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Under the limited supervision of the Catawba Clinic Directors and the Catawba Mobile Crisis Supervisor provides triage, crisis intervention, assessment, and therapy services to adult, child, and adolescent patients at Catawba clinics. Provides consultation, crisis intervention, and short term case management services to adult, child and adolescent patients through the Mobile Crisis team.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I / Mobile Crisis:
Provide triage, crisis intervention, assessment and therapy services as part of York Adult intake/triage team.
Provides emergency assessments of clients experiencing crisis. Conducts face to face consultations as needed, arriving on-site no later than 60 minutes after the receipt of call. Formulate level of care and disposition for Mobile Crisis calls. Educate patients on community resources and make arrangements for immediate disposition regarding transfers and referrals. Serve as provider of crisis intervention by administering brief individual and or/family therapy to address crisis; identify triggers for crisis behavior to include development of crisis safety plan up to initiating the process of involuntary commitment as needed. Maintain call log for quarterly crisis report.
Provide follow up calls to individuals served by Mobile Crisis. Engage in outreach contacts with community partners/agencies to increase awareness of Mobile Crisis services available in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties. Provide these services as needed during monthly visits to Chester and Lancaster clinics.
Attend and participate in weekly clinical treatment team meetings and staff patients with CCMHC MD as needed. Pursue continuing education and training. Maintain positive professional relationships with CMHC staff and community agencies as well as patients and their families. Work to overcome the stigma of mental illness and mental health services by providing education, training and support services to the community at large.
Provide coverage for a minimum of 5 afterhours Mobile Crisis shifts per month.
Minimum and Additional Requirements Master's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and experience in a clinical counseling program and two (2) years of experience in a clinical counseling program.
Additional Requirements: In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professinak at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicatns must be able to 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 experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activites on your application and / or resume.
Must be licensed or be eligible for full licensure within 3 years of hire.
Ability to lift 5lbs.
Position is essential and may be called back for disasters/emergencies.
Position may require travel between clinics.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must: Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
Be able to operate a state vehicle.
Be able to work a flexible schedule and know this position in considered essential and may be called back during crises / disasters / emergencies.
Perform all job duties and provide all services and documentation in compliance with CARF, OMH, CCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural and Productivity Standards, Policies and Procedures.
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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Did you graduate with at least a Master's Degree in social work, counseling, guidance, or social sciences from an accredited university or college? Yes
No
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Please select all of the courses that you completed in graduate school. Ethics
Psychopathology
Psychodiagnostics
Assessment
None of the above courses have been completed.
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How many years of post-graduate clinical experience do you possess?
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Do you have a license - LISW-CP, LISW, LMSW, LPC, etc.? If so, what state are you licensed in and how long have you been licensed?
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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 be sure to attach a current resume. Please note that by attaching a resume does not negate completing the work expience in the application. 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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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question
Worksite address
cayce, SC, 29033, US
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