Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 151812
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Charleston-Dorchester
Division: Tri County Crisis
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA15
Position Number:: 60016694
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at Follow the status of your application on-line.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This program admits patients 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Part-time schedule to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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 5 Charleston Center Drive. Charleston, SC 29401.
Under limited supervision, perform duties of licensed practical nurse at Tricounty Crisis Stabilization Center to include direct and indirect care of patients and support of the unit functioning. Work closely with other nurses, staff and physicians on the unit, other agencies and the community to provide crisis stabilization services to patients.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing and related experience.
Agency (DMH) Minimum Requirements: Graduation from accredited school of practical nursing and three (3) years of experience and two (2) years must have been in a community mental program.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license and/or certification in Basic Life Support.
Additional Comments
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

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.
This position is for a 24/7 program.
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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Did you graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing and three (3) years of experience and two (2) years must have been in a community mental health program?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse by the SC Board of Nursing?

• 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 (so that the leave accrual date and rate are calculated properly should you be the successful candidate)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please list the agency (s).
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Have you ever been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral from current DMH Employee
• Other

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If you answered Referral from current DMH Employee for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered Other for question above, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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Have you reviewed the work history section of your application to ensure that you included all relevant work experience and that there are no visible gaps of employment on your application? Please note that a resume will not be accepted in place of your application's work history section nor will it be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that Supplemental Questions are considered a part of your official application and any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question