Mental Health Professional II (#014542) Broad River Secure Facility, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide assessments, counseling, and treatment planning for inmates within the Secure Mental Health Unit (SMHU). You will collaborate with medical, mental health, and security teams, ensuring continuity of care and discharge planning for individuals with complex needs.

The role requires a master’s degree in a mental health field and licensure eligibility with a 12-month licensing timeline.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences or related field.
• Eligible for licensure to practice as LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT or LPCS with professional experience.
• Must obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health assessments and treatment recommendations for referred inmates.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Conducts individual counseling for inmates on caseload.
• Conducts group counseling for specified inmates.
• Provides regular feedback to mental health, medical and security staff on referred inmates.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides crisis intervention as requested by mental health and/or medical staff.
• Participates in the on-call pool to provide after-hour coverage to the institution.
• Provides discharge planning for identified inmates.
• Provides other duties related to SCDC and the Division of Behavioral/Mental Health.
• This position is in the Secure Mental Health Unit (SMHU) which provides inmates with a higher level of mental health needs with programming, treatment, and structure when their behaviors indicate a need for a restrictive housing setting.

Skills

LPC licensure eligibility

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Provides mental health assessments and treatment recommendations for referred inmates.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Conducts individual counseling for inmates on caseload.
• Conducts group counseling for specified inmates.
• Provides regular feedback to mental health, medical and security staff on referred inmates.
• Participates in a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides crisis intervention as requested by mental health and/or medical staff.
• Participates in the on-call pool to provide after-hour coverage to the institution.
• Provides discharge planning for identified inmates.
• Provides other duties related to SCDC and the Division of Behavioral/Mental Health.
• This position is in the Secure Mental Health Unit (SMHU) which provides inmates with a higher level of mental health needs with programming, treatment, and structure when their behaviors indicate a need for a restrictive housing setting.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of a master's degree in a mental health related field and eligible for licensure to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT or LPCS with professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
• Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.

OR

• A minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health related field and a license to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS with professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience in a mental health/social service setting and licensed as a LPC, LISW, LPC-S, or LMFT is preferred.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.