Psychologist Ii / Bph - Forensic Services

Salary: $81,388.00 - $150,585.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 161393
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Bryan Psychiatric and William S. Hall Hospital
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
Closing Date: 5/7/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA90
Position Number:: 60000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 9
Opening Date: 02/07/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health - Inpatient Services, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Psychologist II, working under general supervision, you will participate in and/or oversee treatment programming and planning for acute and extended care Forensic Services and direct the professional psychological services rendered to forensic patients within an inpatient setting.
Responsibilities for this Psychologist II include but are not limited to:

• Participates in and/or direct multidisciplinary treatment planning for assigned patients at Bryan Forensics. Performs or participates in admission evaluations/assessments as assigned. Supports forensic discharge planning as directed.
• Provides psychological assessment and consultation services to support forensic treatment needs, to include diagnostic clarification, malingering, violence risk assessment, etc. Develops behavioral intervention plans for patients.
• Provides individual and group therapy services for Bryan Forensics patients, to include competency restoration services.
• Provides training, consultation and clinical oversight to psychology and/or counseling interns.
• Provides clinical oversight and consultation to the BPH Forensic crisis team (identified counselors/social workers), implementing evidence-based treatment strategies to reduce incidents of patient aggression.
• Provides training and ongoing consultation for other clinical staff in evidence-based interventions.
• Performs social security disability evaluations to support discharge platforms, as directed.
• Provides age-specific and culturally competent service to clients and comply with DMH and Bryan Hospital policies and procedures.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A doctorate in applied psychology from an accredited college or university and experience in the practice of applied psychology.
Agency (Facility) Minimum Requirements: Must be licensed or license eligible as a clinical psychologist in South Carolina.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who have completed forensic psychology internship or postdoctoral fellowship.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must possess valid driver's license. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, climb stairs and move from one care area/building to another. Ability to tolerate noise level, unusual patient behaviors and circulative in-patient areas. Must have manual dexterity. Court appearances may exceed regular work hours.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

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 Department of Mental Health?

• 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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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed or license eligible as a clinical psychologist in South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed forensic psychology internship or postdoctoral fellowship?

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about our vacancy?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College/Alumni Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other (commercials, billboards, emails, ads, etc.) - Please specify.

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