Qualified Mental Health Professional (#014050) Broad River CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3 Details

Qualified Mental Health Professional (#014050) Broad River CI, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina - Columbia, SC

Employment Type : Full-Time

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.
• Assists 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.

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. (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

SCDC Minimum Requirements:
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 a LMSW or LPC-A is required for entry level. Two (2) years of experience in a mental health/social services setting and must be 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.