Corrections Mental Health Programs Supervisor

Pennington County; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennington County is seeking a Mental Health Program Coordinator to lead the delivery of mental health services for Juvenile Services Center detainees and jail inmates. The role involves directing and training counselors to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, operating with broad autonomy under the Sheriff’s Office goals.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Jail Commander and be part of the leadership team, with daytime weekday hours and on-call availability for site visits and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in the mental health field or equivalent.
• Preference given to supervisory experience.
• Proficient computer skills including data extraction, professional presentations, and Microsoft Office.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect clinical supervision for all counseling staff; manage scheduling, policy enforcement, and performance reviews.
• Ensure fidelity of evidence-based practices across treatment levels.
• Support staff development through training opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards, contracts, and grants.
• Provide on-call assistance and participate in policy development and enforcement.
• Ensure licensure and certifications are maintained and reviewed.
• Attend required meetings and trainings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data extraction & reporting

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Supervisory coordination

Education

Master’s degree in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pennington County is seeking a Mental Health Program Coordinator to lead the delivery of mental health services for Juvenile Services Center detainees and jail inmates. The role involves directing and training counselors to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care, operating with broad autonomy under the Sheriff’s Office goals.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Jail Commander and be part of the leadership team, with daytime weekday hours and on-call availability for site visits and