[Hiring] Mental Health Professional I Adult Outpatient @State of South Carolina

Role Description

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 Adult Outpatient Remote who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, 525 Lafayette Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 but works remotely and is available to serve patients in the catchment area. At times, may need to assist WCMH clinics in Kingstree, Myrtle Beach, and Conway. Also, may need to come into physical office location at various times if 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 applicable position.

As the Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision from the clinic supervisor, provides therapeutic services as a specialist for adults in Georgetown County for Waccamaw Center for Mental Health. Responsibilities include:

• Provide counseling and case management to individuals and families with a focus on the chronically mentally ill by utilizing individual, group, and family counseling and other approved center services.
• Maintain an average bill time of direct services of 854 annualized hours as of July 1, 2026.
• Develop treatment plans in coordination with patients, family, and treatment team.
• Assist treatment scheduling and meetings.
• Maintain documentation of charts and other records in accordance with State, Federal, Local, OMH, WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and CARF Standards.
• Support patients in gaining appropriate services.
• Consult with local agencies, organizations, and human service providers.
• Provide on-call services as directed by clinic director to patients in need, which may require some home visits and travel.
• Maintain and establish effective working relationships with patients, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Possess case management, crisis intervention, co-occurring, interview, and assessment skills.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in guidance, social sciences, or counseling is required.
• Be able to meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate coursework including Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessment - Practice with Family Therapy (DSM) and Medical Ethics.
• Must be able to show evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care, which may be documented as a practicum, internship, or post-graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend, and climb at least (2) flights of stairs.

Requirements

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, or another language, are a plus.
• Licensure preferred - Licensed Professional Counselor through SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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 (SCRS).
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP).