Mental Health Professional I / Mobile Crisis ( Beckman )

Salary: $51,039.00 - $59,622.00 Annually
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 187122
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Beckman Center for Mental Health Services
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA55
Position Number:: 60006026
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: 06/05/2026
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 / Mobile Crisis 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 with the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Beckman Center for Mental Health Services, 1547 Parkway Greenwood, SC 29646.

Under general supervision, the mental health professional I will provide assessments, consultations, crisis intervention, and short-term case management services to patients upon their discharge from local hospitals to bridge the gap for timely access to outpatient mental health services. In addition, services will be provided to divert future hospitalization, provide mental health crisis response, and on-call back-up for Beckman's Mobile Crisis Team. This position will be based in Greenwood, with community-based service provision throughout Beckman's catchment area.

Responsibilities for the Mental health Professional I:

• Provide emergency assessments to clients experiencing crisis. Conduct face to face consultations as needed, arriving on-site no later than 60 minutes after receipt of the call. Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Formulate level of care recommendation and disposition. Educate clients on community resources and make arrangements for immediate disposition regarding transfers and referrals. Serve as a provider of crisis intervention, by administering brief individual and/or family intervention to address crisis and identify triggers for crisis behavior to include development of crisis safety plan up to initiating the process of involuntary commitment.
• Participate in weekly assessment/community response staff meetings and treatment team meetings, individual supervision pm, and daily treatment staffing. Serve as a liaison to the local community mental health center to provide updates on OMH patients. Provide stakeholder education as requested.
• Comply with all applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance & Cultural Competence policies, procedures and regulations, and all Federal and State laws. Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal & State regulations. Demonstrate a working knowledge of CARF standards. Engage in additional trainings to maintain professional development.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with Quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by OMH Office of Quality Management
• 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.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
• Understand that this position may be deemed essential, with the potential requirement of working during center closures for crises/disasters/emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Master's degree from accredited program, university or college in psychology, social work, marriage & family counseling or other equivalent behavioral discipline and 2 years post-graduate experience

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Possess knowledge of normal & abnormal behavior adjustment techniques, clinical practices & interviewing techniques, legal principles & practices, investigative techniques, principles and practices, methods, principles, & practices of clinical counseling.
• Have Knowledge of federal, state, and local social services programs.
• Ability to organize & maintain caseload, exercise discretion in interpreting & applying established objectives.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage complex treatment interventions.

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)?

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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.

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Did you graduate with at least a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field?

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Did you graduate from a program at an accredited college or university ?

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Do you have direct patient care experience in a clinical setting, either post-Masters or during your graduate program (i.e., internship or practicum)? If so, please be sure that it is included on your application and/or resume.

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Please indicate your salary requirements. Please be specific; do not put "negotiable" or "open."
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