Mental Health Professional III (#019470) Broad River CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3 Apply
- Provides administrative oversight to the high-level behavior management unit and the choices program including the supervision of subordinate staff and clinical programming.
- Responsible for the programs to fall in line with the directives as outlined in the divisional and operational policy.
- Provides mental health assessments, clinical and crisis intervention for assigned inmates.
- Participates in treatment team.
- Provides after hour/on call coverage on a rotating basis, central services mental health.
- Conducts treatment team individual observations and assessments of a clients behavior in order to facilitate identification of problems and formulate treatment recommendations.
- Conducts group therapy and prepares detailed descriptive reports.
- Monitor clinical services, overseeing that inmates are transferred from the different levels based on progression of treatment goals.
- Supervises subordinate staff to ensure that program & clinical services are provided in choices program.
Must successfully complete two (2) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
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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:
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources). A minimum of a master's degree in a mental health related field (i.e. social work or counseling) and a license to practice as an LMSW or LPC-A and three (3) years of additional experience in a mental health/social service setting is required.
Preferred Qualifications: License as an LPC, LISW or LPC-S is preferred.
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
