Mental Health Professional II / Adult Clinic Services (Columbia Area)

Salary: $61,801.00 - $66,745.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189402
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Columbia Area Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 7/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA56
Position Number:: 60028184
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $61,801.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $66,745.00
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
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 II 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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, (CAMHC), Adult Clinic Services, CAMHC #006.

As the Mental Health Professional II, working under limited supervision, you will provide oversight to the Adult Clinic Services (ACS) mental health providers. Provide clinical and administrative supervision for ACS counselors in the outpatient clinic. Assist the ACS program director in various tasks. Complete EPMS evaluations and lead/co-lead staff meetings.

Responsibilities for this Mental Health Professional II :

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff of ACS.
• Provide an array of clinical services to promote recovery, stabilization and independence based on the patient's needs and plan of care. Perform the function of this position in an efficient manner as evidenced by staff meeting patient care hour expectation as addressed in Productivity Protocol for the months included in rating period.
• Collect, organize, and record data and information in each patient's medical record according to Quality Assurance standards, CARF guidelines and Corporate Compliance standards.
• Attend and participate in Multidisciplinary team meetings to plan treatment for patients, enhance the programs operation, and communicate with other staff/family members while being responsive to the needs of the patients of ACS.
• Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities on your application and/or resume.
Preferred Qualifications

• Have knowledge of local agencies and facilities.
• Licensure as a LPC, LISW, etc.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Have thorough knowledge of psychopathology, diagnostics, counseling, case management and recovery.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work with patients and other agencies.
• Be able to provide services to serious, persistent mentally ill persons and the dually diagnosed.
• Be able to work with families of patients.
• Be able to function independently and with minimal supervision.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

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 to the above referenced statement.

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Are you a graduate of an accredited college/university with a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years or more post-graduate experience diagnosing and treating behavioral, developmental, autistic and mental disorders patients in a clinical setting?

• Yes
• No

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