Correctional Mental Health Officer: Inmate Support

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a professional to assist with mental health management of inmates in both restrictive housing and general population. The role involves collaboration with mental health and security staff to perform escort duties and run group activities that blend security and clinical responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field preferred; completion of eight weeks of

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice preferred or required; substitution may be allowed for experience.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of inmates with mental health concerns in restrictive housing and general population.
• Work closely with mental health and security staff in performing day to day escort and group activities to include a hybrid of security and clinical duties.
• Documents and prepares written reports in accordance with mental health and security guidelines.
• Assist with supervision of inmates by establishing a supportive environment promoting core SCDC values to inmates with mental health needs.
• Under guidance of QMHP conducts psychoeducational groups and other pro-social activities that qualify as out of cell structured time.
• Assist with custody related duties, escorting, supervision of recreation & showers, cell checks, suicide watch/constant observation for inmates in inpatient settings, residential mental health housing units, restrictive housing & general population.
• This position is located at Kirkland correctional institution.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice

Job description

South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a professional to assist with mental health management of inmates in both restrictive housing and general population. The role involves collaboration with mental health and security staff to perform escort duties and run group activities that blend security and clinical responsibilities.

The position requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor’s degree in a human services or criminal justice field preferred; completion of eight weeks of