Mental Health Professional II McCormick CI, McCormick (MCCORMICK) Level 3

Salary : See Position Description

Location : McCormick County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 017049

Agency : Department of Corrections

Division : McCormick CI

Opening Date : 02 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : GA56

Position Number : : 017049

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Pay Band : Band 6

Hiring Range - Min. : $66,351.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $76,015.00

Opening Date : 02 / 15 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : This position is recruited through governmentjobs.com only; You must apply online via the South Carolina Department of Corrections Career website www.governmentjobs.com / careers / sc / scdc to be considered as an applicant for this position.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 Employment@doc.sc.gov

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Work Time : Monday - Friday (8 : 00AM - 4 : 00PM)Hours / Week : 37.50 hrs.Shift / Work Schedule : 02

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides mental health assessments and treatment recommendations for referred inmates. Maintains accurate documentation.
• Conducts individual counseling for inmates on caseload.
• Conducts group counseling for specified inmates.
• Provides regular feedback to mental health, medical, and security staff on referred inmates.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment team.
• Provides crisis intervention as requested by mental health and / or medical staff.
• Participates in the on-call pool to provide after-hour coverage to the institution.
• Provides discharge planning for identified inmates.
• Provides other duties related to SCDC and the Division of Behavioral / Mental Health.

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

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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 :

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

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above 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 as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N / A if no)

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM / DD / YY format.

What is your highest level of education you completed?

Do you have a Master's degree in a mental health related field (i.e. social work or counseling)?

How much professional experience do you have in a Mental Health / Social Services setting?

Please select which licensure applies to you?

If you selected other, please explain :

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Salary : $76,015