Mental Health Agent #26-068***Re-announced***

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options where available

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services seeks a specialized mental health agent to supervise a caseload of individuals living with mental illness. Under general supervision, you will advocate for supervisees, maintain stakeholder networks, and ensure compliance with programs, policies, and protocols.

The position requires ongoing mental health certification and on-site work with collaboration across the Probation, Parole and Pardon Services team to promote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience.
• An associate’s degree and two years military or certified law enforcement experience may substitute.
• A high school diploma and four years military or certified law enforcement experience may substitute.
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council per 23-23-40 SC Code.
• Must be currently Class 1 certified law enforcement officer from SC JAC.
• Preferred: degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or related field with 15 credit hours and two years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload primarily of individuals living with a mental illness.
• Maintain a professional communication network with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advocate on behalf of those supervised to seek and maintain stability.
• Maintain knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols.
• Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Mental Health Certification.

Skills

Caseload supervision

Stakeholder communication

Advocacy for supervisees

Policy and program knowledge

Certification maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in social/behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience

Associate’s degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)

High school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience (Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist)

Preferred: Bachelor's in criminal justice / social work / psychology / sociology / education / counseling or related field with 15 credits and 2 years related experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Charleston & Dorchester

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager; the specialized mental health agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload consisting primarily of individuals who are living with a mental illness. Maintain a professional communication network with internal and external stakeholders, advocate on behalf of those supervised to seek/maintain stability. Maintain effective knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols. Participate in trainings and maintain all requirements for Mental Health Certification.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate’s degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; or a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (to include Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.

NOTE: Must be currently Class 1 (C -1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

Preferred Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or other social behavior sciences or a bachelor’s degree, which includes at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

Additional Comments

This is an entirely on-site, in-office position.

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.