School-Based Mental Health Clinician I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental Leave

13 paid holidays

15 days vacation per year

15 days sick leave per year

Retirement plans SCRS and ORP

Deferred Compensation program

Job summary

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, seeks a Mental Health Professional I/School-Based in Barnwell County to provide evidence-based services in schools and clinics. The role emphasizes developing treatment plans, guiding clients toward wellness, and delivering services across school and community settings.

The position requires a Master's in a relevant field, licensure within the first year, and post-graduate experience.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field.
• Must be licensed or willing and able to become licensed as LMSW, LMFT, or LPC by the state of South Carolina within the first year 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.
• One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care hours as outlined on employee performance planning stage.
• Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs.
• Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation.
• Ensure patient functionality is measured by the DLA-20.
• Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Masters degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences

Job description

SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, seeks a Mental Health Professional I/School-Based in Barnwell County to provide evidence-based services in schools and clinics. The role emphasizes developing treatment plans, guiding clients toward wellness, and delivering services across school and community settings.

The position requires a Master's in a relevant field, licensure within the first year, and post-graduate experience.