Mental Health Professional I (Law Enforcement Position)

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 with the Department of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services. This position will be based in Edgefield County and will serve both Edgefield and McCormick County Sheriff's Departments and other law enforcement entities within these two counties.

Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I (Law Enforcement) position include but are not limited to:
Under limited supervision, provides community-based clinical assessments and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, and families who have interacted with local law enforcement agencies.  This position will service children, adults, and families who have witnessed or experienced violence or trauma and will assess for other mental health needs. This position requires minimal in-state travel and the ability to provide disaster response interventions locally and to deploy statewide when needed.  

State Minimum Requirements:
A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field. 

Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements:
Two Year's post - master's experience. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure.

Note:   If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

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

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:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs