Mental Health Professional I / Transition Specialist (MUSC)
State of South Carolina
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Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services (Oconee County)
State of South Carolina
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$51,039 - $59,622
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 26, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing counseling and case management to children, teens, and their families in school settings, helping them deal with mental health challenges to build stronger communities.
A good fit would be someone with a background in counseling or social work who enjoys working directly with youth and families in an educational environment.
The role also includes consulting with school staff and coordinating community resources for better support.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or a related field
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in South Carolina as a mental health professional (willing to obtain within six months if unlicensed)
- Clinical experience providing direct patient care, documented via practicum, internship, or post-graduate work
- Valid South Carolina Driver’s License
- Ability to maintain patient records in compliance with CARF standards and agency policies
- Knowledge of therapeutic principles, psychopathology, family dynamics, and community resources
- Bilingual abilities (English and Spanish or another language) preferred
Full Job Description
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 (Oconee County/School Mental Health Services) 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, Oconee County School Mental Health Program and the Oconee County Clinic, 115 Carter Park Drive, Seneca, SC 29678.
As a Mental Health Professional I, under general supervision, performs case management and counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families (CAF) at a designated school setting for the Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center (AOP-MHC.)
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:
Provide mental health treatment case management and counseling service to the CAF population at designated school settings. Provide these services to other populations, as assigned, across settings.
Must maintain a valid South Carolina Driver’s License. Must maintain compliance with the Center productivity standard.
Provide mental health consultation to school personnel regarding AOP-MHC patients. As indicated, provides screening for, and facilitates entry into mental health services.
Complete and maintains patient records, in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with CARF Standards and agency policies and procedures.
Ensure proper coordination of services, both within the agency and in the community-at-large.
Participate, as directed, in required in-service training/continuing education.
Performs other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC. If unlicensed, must be willing to work towards licensure in SC within six months of employment.
- 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.
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.
Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Information
Post hire, employees must have:- Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods, and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
- 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.
- Routine supervision provided by supervisor, psychiatrist and monthly consultation groups.
- Employee's activities are governed by AOPMHC and OMH policy and procedure.
- Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.
- Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
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 here 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
*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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