Mental Health Professional II (#010343) Kirkland Correctional Institution,Columbia (RICHLAND)Level 3

Under general supervision:

• Provides mental health assessments and therapeutic services, including crisis management and intervention.

• Performs mental health assessments/evaluations on assigned clients.

• Conducts individual/group counseling.

• Attends meetings and consults with treatment team to resolve problems.

• Provides direct feedback on mental health issues to institutional staff.

• Assists in discharge planning.

• Provides advisory and consultative service as related to mental health services, assist supervisor in the development/administration of special projects.

• Assists other institutions as needed.

• Participates in on-call pool to provide after hour and on-site weekend/holiday coverage to the institutions as assigned.

• Position is located at Kirkland ICS.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of 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 [email protected]

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 minimum of a master's degree in a mental health related field and eligible for licensure to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT or LPCS with professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

• Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.

OR

• A minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health related field and a license to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS with professional experience.

Two (2) years of experience in a mental health/social service program and licensed as a LPC, LISW, LPC-S, or LMFT 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.