Senior Mental Health Program Coordinator (Corrections)

Pennington County, SD

Rapid City (SD)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Pennington County, SD is seeking a Mental Health Program Coordinator to develop, supervise, and deliver mental health services for juvenile detainees and jail inmates. The role directs counselors and ensures quality care within the Sheriff's Office framework.

Work hours are daytime, Monday–Friday, with on-call availability. The position requires a master’s degree and at least five years in mental health, with supervisory experience preferred, and strong computer skills including data extraction

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in human services or related field.
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in the mental health field; supervisory experience preferred.
Proficient computer skills including extracting statistics, preparing professional presentations, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect clinical supervision for all counseling staff.
Ensure fidelity of evidence-based practices for all levels of treatment care.
Maintain staff development through various training opportunities.
Maintain compliance with accreditation standards, existing contracts, and grants.
Provide on-call assistance.
Participate in developing, implementing, and enforcing policy.
Ensure applicable licensure and certifications are maintained and reviewed.
Attend meetings and trainings as required.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.