Mental Health Professional II - Adult Services Clinic (...

Salary: $61,801.00 - $64,801.00 Annually Location : Lexington County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 185348 Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division: Lexington County Community Mental Health Center Opening Date: 02/19/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: GA56 Position Number:: 60024692 Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Grade: GEN09 Hiring Range - Min.: $61,801.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $64,801.00 Opening Date: 02/19/2026 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 (OMH), Lexington County Community Mental Health Center, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072. As the Mental Health Professional II, you will provide administrative and clinical supervision for the Lexington Adult Clinic. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II: Provide administrative supervision of direct reports: Perform annual reviews and completes planning stages for all supervisees within specified guidelines; monitor and approve staff leave time ensuring program coverage at all times; conducts and documents regular staff meetings and attends supervisors meetings, relaying all relevant center and agency information to staff in timely manner; monitor and ensure program compliance with OMH benchmarks for community MH services and overall continuity of care; maintains and reports program data on a monthly basis to specified members of senior management team; Policy ensure all program staff are knowledgeable of and meeting patient care hours expectations for clinical services in compliance with LCCMHC Patient Care Hours. Provide clinical supervision: Regularly conduct and document clinical supervision with program staff, incorporating relevant QA information by monitoring and evaluating staff documentation/chart work/overall clinical care; assist with program staff crises and maintain availability to staff for clinical consultation or ethical dilemmas; support use of EBPs and encourage and direct staff participation in learning collaborative or other specialized training; provide back up and support to program director, crisis team, and other program coordinators in their absence with authority and leadership. Comply with all corporate compliance policies, regulations, statutes (federal, state, local, SCOMH) or laws regulating the provision of health care. Maintain SCEIS training and completes one additional hour of cultural competency training per year, completing all modules prior to June 30th. Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education and licensure. Participate in community outreach and other meetings as requested. Minimum and Additional RequirementsA master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program. Must be licensed as licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT with a minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience. Additional Requirements: Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle. Ability to supervise and address program concerns, if necessary, when off-site, through phone and/or email contact. Preferred QualificationsPrevious supervisory experience. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus. Additional CommentsPost hire, employees must have: Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental illness. Ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines. Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports. Ability to organize and manage time. 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. Position may require off-site meetings with limited (local) travel. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies. 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 choicesState 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. 01 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 Did you graduate with master's degree from an accredited college/university in counseling, guidance or social sciences AND do you have professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program? Yes No 04 Are you licensed as a Psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC or LMFT with a minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience? Yes No 05 Do you have previous supervisory experience? Yes No 06 Please select all of the courses that you have completed in graduate school. Ethics Psychopathology Psychodiagnostics Assessment None of the above courses have been completed. 07 Have you 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? Yes No 08 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 the board or body and your current status with that board or body. 09 Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open"). Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10