South Carolina mental health and disabilities agency lays off 47 workers in reorganization
South Carolina's newly formed Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities laid off 47 employees and eliminated 275 total positions (mostly vacant) as part of a reorganization. The layoffs, effective June 30, affected administrative roles in HR, finance, and IT. The agency was created in 2025 through the merger of agencies overseeing behavioral health, disabilities, and mental health services.
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Altogether, the agency, formed last year, got rid of 275 positions, though most were vacant
The 47 people laid off June 30 worked in administrative roles, such as human resources, finances and tech support.
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