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

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Mental Health Supervisor to oversee a caseload of individuals living with mental illness. The role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, advocacy for clients, and up-to-date knowledge of mental health programs and policies.

The position emphasizes completing mandated trainings and maintaining Mental Health Certification, with all duties performed on-site in Charleston area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science and probation/parole experience.
• Associate’s degree + two years military or certified law enforcement experience acceptable as substitution.
• High school diploma + four years military or certified law enforcement experience acceptable as substitution.
• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council per SC code 23-23-40 is required.
• Must be a current Class 1 (C-1) certified law enforcement officer from SCACA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload of individuals living with a mental illness.
• Maintain professional communication with internal and external stakeholders and advocate for supervised individuals.
• Maintain knowledge of mental health supervision programs, policies and protocols.
• Participate in trainings and maintain requirements for Mental Health Certification.

Education

Bachelor's degree with social/behavioral science hours

Associate’s degree + 2 years military or certified law enforcement

High school diploma + 4 years military or certified law enforcement

Experience in probation and parole work

Preferred: degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education or related field with 15 credits + 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

Please note: 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).