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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) seeks an on-site Specialized Mental Health Agent to supervise a caseload of individuals with mental illness. You will network with internal and external stakeholders, advocate for supervisees to reach stability, and stay current on mental health policies and certifications.

A bachelor’s degree with 15 sem hours in social/behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience is required; substitutions include an

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with 15 semester hours in social or behavioral sciences and probation/parole experience.
• Substitutions available: associate’s degree with 2 years of military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1/Offender Supervision Specialist) or a high school diploma with 4 years military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1/Offender Supervision Specialist).
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council is required (23-23-40).
• Must currently be Class 1 (C-1) certified law enforcement officer with SC CJ Academy.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload primarily comprising individuals living with mental illness.
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders and advocate for supervisees to seek/maintain stability.
• Maintain knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies and protocols; participate in trainings and maintain the Mental Health Certification requirements.

Formation

Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses

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

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

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling or related social behavior sciences

Description du poste

*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.

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.

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.

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).