Job Description

Posting number: 013252

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services

Job classification: Counselor II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Mental Health, Social Services, Human Services, Allied Health, Counseling, Social Sciences, Community and Social Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

• Provide individual and group counseling, conduct program-specific educational/didactic lectures, provide case management services on behalf of the client, conduct drug testing as required, provide discharge/aftercare planning referral services for successful community reintegration (employment, voc rehab, housing, etc.).
• Complete clinical assessments to determine course of action, plan treatment, and evaluate ongoing progress of program participants.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with client, outlining desired treatment outcomes and intervention strategies.
• Maintain clinical documentation of all services provided, and client contracts made from intake to discharge.
• Ensure confidentiality and client's rights.
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary treatment team for the purposes of program evaluation development, case management consultation.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend training as required.
• Complete assigned monthly reports and submit as required.

Must successfully complete four (4) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and some experience with an incarcerated and/or addicted population.

Qualifications

Prefer at least one (1) year relevant experience.

Supplemental information

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.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.