Mental Health Professional I - Highway to Hope (Tri-County)

Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Marlboro County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 186963
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Tri-County Community Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60008914
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: 04/03/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
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 - Highway to Hope who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Tri-County County Community Mental Health Center, 1035 Cheraw Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512.


As the Mental Health Professional I - Highway to Hope you will be under general supervision, provide clinical mental health services to patients within a community mental health program and in accordance with the Highway to Hope TCCMHC grant. Provide service at various community locations including but not limited to mobile service on the program's recreational vehicles.


Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I - Highway to Hope

• Provide community-based mental health services to TCCMHC patients, primarily children, using diverse treatment interventions and methods, such as individual, family, and group therapies, assessments, crisis interventions, and case management. Meet agency patient care hours standards.
• Ensure all assigned caseloads and clinical records are in accordance with SCDMH Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Adhere to Corporate Compliance policies and procedures. Act in a culturally competent manner. Comply with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.
• Utilize collaborative documentation to facilitate effective and efficient provision of therapeutic services.
• Attend and participate in clinical treatment team staffing as scheduled. Attend total staffing, total clinical training, and CAF meetings. Participate in assigned intra-agency committees.
• Promote Center programs and services through outreach, education, and participation in Center-sponsored and community events.

For MHP Student Loan Repayment:

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
Minimum Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in human services or social services program.
• A valid driver's license.

Additional Requirements

• Routine local travel between three counties served (Chesterfield, Dillon and Marlboro).
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time,
• Lifting requirement of 20 lbs.
• This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of and ability to assess for treatment needs, develop complex treatment plans, and provide effective clinical interventions, including crisis intervention and individual, group, and family therapies.
• Have knowledge of casework practices.
• Have the ability to organize and maintain a caseload.
• Have knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws or regulations pertaining to social service programs.

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

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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 of the above referenced statement.

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Do you have a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences field or related field and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

• Yes
• No

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