On-Site Mental Health Supervisor for Probation & Parole

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Job description

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