
Posting number: 012200
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
Job classification: Mental Health Professional III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Mental Health, Social Services, Human Services, Counseling, Social Sciences
Under general supervision of the Division Director of Residential Mental Health (Men),
Works with subordinate staff to ensure the provision of mental health services to the residential mental health inmate population assigned.
Ensures facilitation of and participates in treatment team and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Provides oversight and monitoring of all crisis intervention activities and are provided in accordance with policies and procedures.
Ensures after hours coverage for crisis intervention and participates in on call rotation.
Provides and documents clinical supervision to subordinate QMHP's, Mental Health Officer's, and administrative staff.
Ensures clinical services are provided in accordance with SCDC policy.
Facilitates the interview and selection process on the job training of mental Health tasks.
Maintains accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
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 master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, or related degree and four (4) years of experience in counseling.
Must be licensed as an LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, LISW, or LMFT or higher
OR
Have comparable out of state licensure with eligibility for SCLLR license which must be obtained within 6 months.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.
Prefer LPC, LPC-S, LISW-CP, LISW-CP-S, LMFT, or LMFT-S license.
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.

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