Mental Health Professional II / BPH Psychology

Salary : $63,655.00 - $86,321.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 173773

Agency : Department of Mental Health-Bryan Psychiatric and William S. Hall Hospital

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 20 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Class Code : : GA56

Position Number : : 60006169

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Work schedule will be Sunday-Thursday, 12 : 00 PM to 8 : 00 PM.

Pay Band : Band 6

Hiring Range - Min. : $63,655.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $86,321.00

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

With our Agency's mission 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.

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health - G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

This position MAY be eligible for SCDMH Student Loan Repayment to cover some of the cost of your outstanding loan(s) balance asso ciated with the completion of a healthcare degree that is relevant to the appliable position.

As the Mental Health Professional II, working under the general supervision of the Program Manager I, you will provide psychological services (both diagnostic and treatment related) to adult psychiatric inpatient population.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provides active treatment by conducting therapeutic groups to assigned patients.
• Conducts individual therapy for referred patients, provides consultation to the treatment team regarding progress and ongoing needs.
• Completes discipline specific admission assessments, consults with treatment team regarding treatment needs.
• Creates individualized Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSPs) in conjunction with the treatment team and provides ongoing support.
• Completes Designated Examiner's Exams as assigned by the court.
• Monitors individuals' practices to ensure that auditing standards are met.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as assigned.
• Completes all trainings as required (SCEIS during birth month).
• Provides weekend, holiday, evening and hazardous weather coverage as needed and / or assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

Preferred Qualifications

A master's degree in a clinical field, such as Clinical or Counseling Psychology or Counseling, Mental Health Counseling and / or Social Work; possession of license in SC as a professional counselor (LPC, LPC-A), or licensed master's level social worker (LMSW).

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

Additional Comments

The selected candidate must have knowledge of psychopathology, assessment and individual / group therapy. Ability to relate well to acute and chronic mentally ill patients in a hospital setting, as well as work collaboratively with members of other professional disciplines. Must be able to move freely around the campus and have adequate computer skills to complete duties. Weekend and hazardous weather coverage on rotation as assigned. Certification in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, substance abuse specific treatment, etc.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes :

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.

Have you ever been employed by the SC Department of Mental Health?

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.

Do you have a master's degree or higher in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field from an accredited college / university and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program?

Do you have a master's degree or higher in clinical or counseling psychology or counseling from an accredited program in psychology and two (2) years of experience in the practice of psychology / counseling subsequent to the degree and possession of a license in SC as a professional counselor?

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?

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.

Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and / or been an employee of a SC school district?

How did you hear about our vacancy?

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Salary : $63,655 - $86,321