Mental Health Officer (#019784) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision of the Major or designee, assist with the management of inmates with mental health concerns in restrictive housing and general population.
• Work closely with mental health and security staff in performing day-to-day escort and group activities, including a hybrid of security and clinical duties.
• Document and prepare written reports in accordance with mental health and security guidelines.
• Assist with supervision of inmates by establishing a supportive environment promoting core SCDC values to inmates with mental health needs.
• Under guidance of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), conduct psychoeducational groups and other pro-social activities that qualify as out-of-cell structured time.
• Assist with custody-related duties: escorting, supervision of recreation and showers, cell checks, suicide watch/constant observation for inmates in inpatient settings, residential mental health housing units, restrictive housing, and general population.
• Position located at Kirkland Correctional Institution.
• Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.
• SCDC Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a human services or criminal justice field.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options (defined benefit and defined contribution plans)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules (available to employees of some state agencies)
• Insurance benefits: health insurance with prescription coverage and wellness benefits; dental; vision; term life insurance; long-term disability; flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses
• Retirement benefits: eligibility for the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Workplace benefits: tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more
• Note: Benefits are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits; contact the hiring agency for details.