Mental Health Professional I/Multidimensional Family Therapy/Charleston County

Location: Charleston County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 194219 Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division: Charleston-Dorchester Mental Health Center

Closing Date: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade: GEN08EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Therapist, 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, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.Under limited supervision, will utilize Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) to prevent out of home placement and address youth problems with those involved with multiple community systems. Services will be provided to children, adolescents, and families open to the Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center. Services to be primarily provided in home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I, MDFT:Provide quality person-centered care as demonstrated by the use of evidenced-based clinical interventions with fidelity to the MDFT model. Provide all forms of direct services as credentialed by the Center in an efficient manner as evidenced by meeting the established patient care hour expectation. Provide Family Therapy. Documentation is reflective of the quality care expected of this position. Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the Center and the community. Compile and enter contact data in the MDFT Portal for programs for patients and families. Retain overall responsibility for meeting QA standards. Ensure timely response to requests for services. Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations and Center policy. Completes and receives certification in MDFT. Complies with all BHDD/CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements: A master's degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences or a related field.

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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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)?YesNo02If 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.03Do 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. YesNoRequired Question