Mental Health Professional I / ICT (Aiken)

Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually

Location : Aiken County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 179688

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center

Opening Date: 08/26/2025

Closing Date: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply on-line.

Class Code:: GA55

Position Number:: 60029176

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

Pay Grade: GEN08

Hiring Range - Min.: $51,039.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $59,622.00

Opening Date: 08/26/2025

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, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.

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.

The Mental Health Professional I/ ICT provides evidence-based services (safe, effective, and measurable) to promote and support the recovery of persons with mental illness. Guides patients in development of skills or strategies toward achieving and maintain good mental health. Services are provided in the patient's home and natural living environment.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I/ICT:

Provide patient care hours annually as outlined on the employee performance planning stage and ensures patients are seen in accordance with their needs.

Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.

Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.

Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal

knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities.

Effectively utilize and maintain certification of evidence-based practices.

Review caseloads weekly for timely discharge, engagement, transition and follow-up.

Complete documentation according to QA/OMH standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensure timely

completion of prior authorizations.

Perform other duties as needed. 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.

Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment and eligible to become notary in SC.

Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management. 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.

Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle. Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of counseling experience.

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

Post hire, employees must:

Have practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.

Have the ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy.

Have the ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.

Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.

Have the ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.

Be provided routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.

Be provided additional supervision provided by psychiatrist via interdisciplinary staffing meetings.

Be subject to SCOMH/ABMHC policies/procedures.

Provide crisis services to assigned region; Requires frequent travel in the assigned region & occasional in-state travel.

Meet with patients in community with Law Enforcement/EMS or unaccompanied if the contact is to occur in a secure environment.

Be on-call coverage after hours.

Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification. Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

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

02

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.

03

Did you graduate with at least a Master's degree in social work, counseling, guidance, or the social sciences from an accredited university or college?

Yes

No

04

Please select all of the courses that you completed in graduate school.

Ethics

Psychopathology

Psychodiagnostics

Assessment

None of the above courses have been completed.

05

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.

Yes

No

06

How many years of post-graduate clinical experience do you possess?

07

What evidence-based practice are you proficient in using?

08

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?

09

Are you eligible for licensure?

Yes

No

10

If you are not currently licensed, have you completed all coursework required for the licensure according to SC LLR?

Yes

No

11

If you are not currently licensed, have you taken and passed the licensure exam? If not, when do you plan to take the exam?

12

Have you ever 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? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

13

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 that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.

14

If you are licensed in another state have you consulted with the South Carolina Labor and Licensing Board to see if you are eligible for licensure in South Carolina? Please specify current state licensed in.

15

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

Required Question