Forensic Outreach Mental Health Clinician II

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off: vacation, sick leave

Parental leave

Retirement benefits (SCRS and ORP)

Job summary

The State of South Carolina's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, seeks a Mental Health Professional II / Forensic Outreach in Rock Hill to support patients at high risk of repeated justice involvement. Under supervision, you will engage Forensic VIP patients, evaluate commitments, coordinate sessions, and assist with discharge planning.

This essential, full-time position requires a Master's degree in counseling or related field, licensure,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences and two years of clinical experience.
• Licensure as a mental health professional is preferred.
• Ability to travel in-state and engage with forensic populations.

Responsibilities

• Engage Forensic VIP patients at the center or in jail and provide counseling.
• Evaluate for emergency or judicial commitment and file papers as needed.
• Monitor patients awaiting forensic admission and coordinate with directors and staff.
• Assist with scheduling sessions with offsite forensic staff and centers.
• Support discharge planning and identify documents for a financial platform.
• Refer patients to appropriate programs and treatment within jail settings.
• Provide evidence-based therapy (e.g., CBT-p) to patients.

Skills

Counseling experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Licensure

Education

Master's degree in guidance, counseling or social sciences

Job description

The State of South Carolina's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, seeks a Mental Health Professional II / Forensic Outreach in Rock Hill to support patients at high risk of repeated justice involvement. Under supervision, you will engage Forensic VIP patients, evaluate commitments, coordinate sessions, and assist with discharge planning.

This essential, full-time position requires a Master's degree in counseling or related field, licensure,