Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken)

Salary: $61,801.00 - $88,600.00 Annually
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188432
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA56
Position Number:: 60030004
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $61,801.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $88,600.00
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
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 / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken) 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, Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center, 1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801.
The Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken) will provide leadership and management of the Individual Placement Supported Employment Program, Navigate First Episode of Psychosis Program, Intensive Community Treatment, Housing, and Peer Support ensuring that programs and services meet fidelity to model and quality services are provided to patients.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II / Chief / Intensive & Community Program (Aiken):

• Provide leadership and management for IPS, Navigate/ICT, Housing, and Peer Support ensuring agency outcomes are met (patient care hours, collaborative
  documentation, access, DLA-20, Level of Care, etc.).
• Provide direct services to assigned patients as outlined on EPMS planning stage.
• Ensure caseload guidelines are met for staff, department and center and that patients receive care based on LOC.
• Ensure documentation meets federal, state and CARF guidelines.
• Network with community to educate about mental health, access to treatment and services provided by ABMHC.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance and Risk Management plans.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a competent, diverse, motivated and productive workforce.

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

• A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service
  program.
• Must be licensed in SC or if unlicensed working towards licensure within 6 months of hire date.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management.

Additional Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Have experience/skills/knowledge in provision of services, assessment, interviewing techniques.
• Have knowledge of and experience providing evidence-based interventions.
• Have considerable experience working with adults diagnosed with serious & persistent mental illnesses, substance use, and community support programs.
• Have the ability to effectively plan, coordinate & manage complex treatment and workflow.
• Have knowledge of legal and ethical practices.
• Have a high degree of independence, self-motivation & cultural sensitivity will be expected.
• Employee's activities are governed by ABMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

Position is essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.
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

02


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.

03


Please select all of the courses that you completed in graduate school.

• Ethics
• Psychopathology
• Psychodiagnostics
• Assessment
• None of the above courses have been completed.

04


Did you graduate with at least a Master's degree in social work, counseling, guidance, or the social sciences from an accredited university or college?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have supervisory experience? If so, how many years?
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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 listed in your application and/or resume.

• Yes
• No

07


What evidence-based practice are you proficient in using?
08


Do you have a license - LISW-CP, LISW, LMSW, LPC, etc.? If so, what state are you licensed in and how long have you been licensed?
09


How many years of post-graduate clinical experience do you possess?
10


Are you eligible for licensure?

• Yes
• No

11


If you are not currently licensed, have you completed all coursework required for the licensure according to SC LLR?

• Yes
• No

12


If you are not currently licensed, have you taken and passed the licensure exam? If not, when do you plan to take the exam?
13


Have you ever been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
14


If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
15


If you are licensed in another state have you consulted with the South Carolina Labor and Licensing Board to see if you are eligible for licensure in South Carolina? Please specify current state licensed in.
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question