Mental Health Professional - Lead (#015783) Perry Correctional Inst., Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3

Under direct supervision of the Regional Mental Health Administrator,

• Serves as the Regional Lead MHP II for Perry, Tyger River, McCormick, Livesay & Trenton.
• Will work closely with the Regional Manager, Operations, Medical and other institutional staff.
• Provides programmatic and clinical supervision of mental health services staff.
• Works with the Chief of Psychiatry to ensure appropriate coverage is provided within the assigned institutions.
• Act as liaison between entities both in and out of SCDC and other agencies.
• Coordinates and monitors institutional training, perform internal audits, and conduct group therapy and maintain/ensure all necessary documentation is completed.
• Ensures on-call and institutional schedules are current, providing back-up as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care and the needs of the mentally ill are met.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

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 [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 master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, or related degree and two (2) 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.

Prefer LPC, LPC-S, 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.