Mental Health Professional II

Mental Health Professional II (Correctional)

Job Number 3000

SCDC:

Unlimited Career Opportunities

The South Carolina Department of Corrections does more than manage inmates, we provide security and a rehabilitative environment for our community!

SCDC iscurrently seeking Qualified Individuals

State Widewho have a passion for providing the highest quality service in a secure andupliftingenvironment.

Who We Are:

South Carolina Department of Corrections is the second largest state agency with over 5,000 employees, headquartered in Columbia, SC with 21 institutions across the state. Our employees are driven by the SCDC mission that’s geared towards providing community wide Safety, Service and Stewardship.

We safely protect the public, our employees, and our inmates, provide rehabilitation services and self-improvement opportunities for inmates, and promote professional excellence, fiscal responsibility, and self-sufficiency.

Job Responsibilities

This position openly recruits Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) for all SCDC institutions located in South Carolina. (When applying, please select which locations are your preference) We are filling multiple positions from this announcement.

Provides mental health assessments and treatment recommendations for referred inmates.

Maintains accurate documentation.

Conducts individual counseling for inmates on caseload.

Conducts group counseling for specified inmates.

Provides regular feedback to mental health, medical and security staff on referred inmates.

Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Provides crisis intervention as requested by mental health and/or medical staff.

Participates in the on-call pool to provide after hour coverage to the institution.

Provides discharge planning for identified inmates.

Provides other duties related to SCDC and the Division of Behavioral/Mental Health.

$51,039 - License eligible and can obtain licensure with 12 months of hire.

$61,801 - LMSW or LPC-A$64,221- LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Institutions/Locations

Level I Institutions

Manning CI, Palmer CI

Level IIInstitutions

Allendale CI, Camille Graham CI (Female), Evans CI, Kershaw CI, Leath CI (Female), Mac

Dougall CI, Ridgeland CI, Turbeville CI, Tyger River CI

Level III Institutions

Broad River CI, Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI, Mc

Cormick CI, Perry CI

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A Master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).SCDC Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of a Master's degree in a mental health related field (i.e. social work or counseling)and eligible for licensure to practice as an LMSW or LPC-A. Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.

ORA minimum of a Master's degree in a mental health related field (i.e. social work or counseling) and a license to practice as an LMSW or LPC-A is required.

ORTwo (2) years of experience in a mental health/social services setting and must be licensed as a LPC, LISW, LPC-S OR LMFT is preferred.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.