Mental Health Professional

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Mental Health Professional to provide essential mental health services within a correctional facility. This full-time role involves conducting evaluations, therapy sessions, and crisis interventions, ensuring the well-being of the offender population. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in a correctional environment. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of South Dakotans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with clients involved in the criminal justice system.
• Ability to provide professional mental health treatment.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional mental health services, including evaluations and interventions.
• Conducting individual and group counseling or therapy sessions.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling

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Job ID: 31450

Agency: Department of Corrections – Behavioral Health

Location: Sioux Falls - Jameson Prison Annex

Salary: $64,200.00 to $85,000.00 -- depending on experience

Pay Grade: K

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health team. For more information on the DOC, please visit https://doc.sd.gov.

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s.

This position provides mental health services to the offender population, including formal and informal behavioral health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions.

Why the Department of Corrections?

At The Department Of Corrections (DOC), We Have An Opportunity To Make a Difference. As a Department Of Corrections Employee, You Will Have a Chance To Experience

• Creativity – We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Making a difference – You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – We provide valuable training to ensure well-trained staff that are competent, accountable, and empowered, helping you reach your career goals.
• Teamwork – In a team-oriented approach, you will work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.

Who We Want

• A highly motivated and experienced person with a passion for serving the public and a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments and goals;
• A compassionate individual who listens attentively and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• A dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities;
• A person who is dedicated and will represent the DOC with integrity and enthusiasm;
• An individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate to achieve shared goals.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with clients involved in the criminal justice system;
• Experience working with clients with complex needs, dual diagnoses, and a wide range of mental health functioning;
• Theories and techniques used in counseling, crisis intervention, and substance use disorders;
• Evidence-based practices related to the rehabilitation of criminal offenders;
• Treatment planning, charting, and report writing;
• Suicide prevention and intervention specific to the correctional population.

Skills To

• Effectively communicate and motivate treatment-resistant clients;
• Conduct clinical interviews, assessments, and evaluations;
• Diagnose mental health disorders.

Ability To

• Conduct individual and group counseling or therapy sessions;
• Gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning clients;
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal counseling relationships;
• Perform mental health evaluations, formulate treatment plans, and make client care recommendations;
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Respond quickly and effectively to mental health crises;
• Make clinical decisions regarding offender’s mental health;
• Work in a correctional facility, adhering to safety and security protocols.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing professional mental health services, including evaluations, assessments, and interventions;
• Offering group and individual counseling, therapy, and crisis intervention, including participation in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation;
• Ensuring emergency and non-emergency transfers for offenders with acute mental health needs;
• Providing clinical guidance to non-clinical staff;
• Ensuring continuity of care through referrals and documentation;
• Documenting electronically in a timely manner;
• Monitoring treatment, listening to offender concerns, and providing counseling;
• Promoting safety and security through observations and contraband control;
• Attending training, including self-defense and CPR, to ensure safety and preparedness.

Qualifications

Applicant must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field from an accredited program;
• Licensure eligibility as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Psychologist;
• Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.

Required Competencies

• Ability to provide professional mental health treatment;
• Efficiency;
• Participation in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;
• Comprehensive clinical documentation skills;
• Ability to work with diverse offender populations.

Conditions Of Employment

The SD DOC is committed to a drug- and alcohol-free environment. All offers are contingent upon background checks, drug screening, and ability to perform essential functions.

Additional Requirements

Attach your resume and three professional references. Successful candidates will undergo background and abuse/neglect screening, and a drug test.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act and eligible for Veterans’ Preference. The selected candidate must pass a self-defense and CPR exam, and complete TB screening.

Carrying OC spray is optional; training and certification are required if carried. Physical ability to perform self-defense tasks is necessary.

Applicants must verify identity and employment eligibility via Form I-9 and E-Verify.

Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, dental, vision, retirement, and more. Details at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/.

Apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1MI