Mental Health Professional I - Diversion & Highway To Hope
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 with Beckman Center for Mental Health Services. The base location for this position will be the Greenwood Mental Health Clinic, with services being provided throughout the Center's catchment area.
The hire date for this position is 07/02/2025 (or later).
Working in conjunction with the SCDMH Forensic Team and the SCDMH Legal Team, the incumbent will aid law enforcement., detention centers, public defenders, solicitors, judges, and mental health staff throughout Beckman's catchment area to deflect and divert appropriate individuals from the criminal justice system and to counteract forensic involvement, via the correct level of patient care. In addition, mental health services will be provided to adult patients in rural settings throughout the Center's catchment area by way of the Highway to Hope, a mobile mental health program via RV Unit.
Minimum And Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements
A master's degree and professional experience in guidance, counseling or the social sciences.
Must have a current and valid SC Driver's License, as in state travel will be required
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience in clinical setting is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in criminal justice/forensic setting is helpful.
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
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.
South Carolina State Employment provides 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
Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies
Hospitals and Health Care
Health Care Provider
Full-time