Mental Health Professional II (#013555) Kirkland Correctional Institution,Columbia (RICHLAND)Level 3

Job ID: SCDC Mental Health Professional posting. For questions, contact Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or Employment@doc.sc.gov.

Responsibilities

• Provides mental health assessments and therapeutic services, including crisis management and intervention.
• Performs mental health assessments/evaluations on assigned clients.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Attends meetings and consults with the treatment team to resolve problems.
• Provides direct feedback on mental health issues to institutional staff.
• Assists in discharge planning.
• Provides advisory and consultative services related to mental health.
• Assists supervisor in the development and administration of special projects.
• Assists other institutions as needed.
• Participates in the on-call pool to provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage as assigned.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences, or a related field.
• Professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.
• For SCDC-specific 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.
  • Must successfully obtain licensure within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.
  • Alternatively, a minimum of a master’s degree in a mental health-related field and a current license to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS with professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a mental health or social service setting.
• Licensed as an LPC, LISW, LPCS, or LMFT.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance (including prescription coverage and wellness benefits), dental, vision, term life insurance, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Retirement Benefits: State employees are offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Eligible employees may participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Workplace Benefits: Includes tuition assistance, paid holiday, annual and sick leave, and discounts on purchases and travel.

Note: Benefits may vary for employees in temporary, grant, or time-limited positions. Contact the hiring agency for details.