Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Salary: $32,686.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 188611
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA01
Position Number:: 60015685
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: CLN02
Hiring Range - Min.: $32,686.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $32,686.00
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Options to be discussed at interview include:- 3-Day Work Week DAYS (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)- 3-Day Work Week NIGHTS (7:00 PM - 8:00 AM) - 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr DAY/Two 8-hr EVENING (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) - 4-Day Workweek Combination Two 12-hr NIGHT/Two 8-hr NIGHT (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
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 Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) 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, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

As the Nursing Assistant, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform therapeutic care, assist patients in meeting their needs, and assist patients performing activities of daily living (ADL). You will also assist in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult and Child and Adolescent populations.

Responsibilities for the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) include:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participate in quality control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provide care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic communication skills, takes under consideration age specific competencies, and culturally diverse patients.
• Identify the need for and perform basic care/activities of daily living for patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions and perform Environmental checks.
• Assist in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
• Provide basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follows policy on meeting patients' special needs for hygiene, nutrition, toileting, fluids, and ADLs.
• Participate in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds; ability to see, hear at normal volumes, stand, walk, reach, pull, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) flights of stairs. Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods. Must be able to work with repetitive patient behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire, employees must:

• Have successful completion of basic in-service training.
• Have ability to perform MAPS/MANDT Techniques.
• Be able to perform therapeutic care to assist patients in meeting their needs and perform activities of daily living while maintaining an individualized approach based on patient's needs, culture, religion and age.

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.
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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) or any other SC State Government agency?

• 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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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been charged with or had a founded case with DSS for Abuse or Neglect?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been terminated from employment?

• Yes
• No

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