Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant (G.W. Bryan Hospital)

Salary : $32,686.00 Annually

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 182679

Agency : Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division : Greater Bryan Psychiatric Hospital

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA01

Position Number : : 60014190

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Grade : CLN02

Hiring Range - Min. : $32,686.00

Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts per week, every other weekend holidays as scheduled. Or three 12.5-hour shifts per week, every other weekend holidays as scheduled.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.

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 Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant 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.

As the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant , working under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will perform therapeutic care and assist patients in meeting their needs and performing activities of daily living (ADL). Assist in providing and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. Cross-train and float to other lodges as needed. Requires the ability to work with all genders in the Adult and Child and Adolescent populations.

Responsibilities for the Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) / Behavioral Health Assistant :

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participate in quality control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provide care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the therapeutic communication skills, taking under consideration age-specific competencies, and culturally diverse patients.
• Identify the need for and perform basic care / activities of daily living for patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions and perform Quality Control Environmental checks.
• Assist in caring for patients with behavioral / physical problems.
• Provide basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, 4-Point Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follow policy on meeting patients' special needs for hygiene, nutrition, toileting, fluids and ADLs.
• Participate in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must :

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :

State Retirement Plan

60026775, 60011688, 60006770, 60014186, 60007360, 60026676

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 Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

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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.

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Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED?

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

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