Mental Health Officer (#010996) Broad River Secure Facility, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Mental Health Officer (#012592) Ridgeland Correctional Inst. Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$56,837 - $66,600
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting inmates with mental health issues in a South Carolina prison by helping with daily supervision, group activities, and security tasks like escorts and cell checks.
It combines clinical support, such as running educational sessions, with ensuring safety in housing units.
A good fit would be someone with a background in human services or criminal justice who is patient, organized, and comfortable in a structured, high-security environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice field
- High school diploma with relevant experience (bachelor's may substitute for experience)
- Ability to complete 8 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Experience or knowledge in mental health support and inmate management
- Skills in documentation, report writing, and following guidelines
- Capability to perform security duties including escorts, supervision, and constant observation
Full Job Description
Under general supervision of the Major or designee,
- Will assist with the management of inmates with mental health concerns in restrictive housing and general population.
- Works closely with mental health and security staff in performing day to day escort and group activities to include a hybrid of security and clinical duties.
- Documents and prepares 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 QMHP conducts psychoeducational groups and other pro-social activities that qualify as out of cell structured time.
- Assist with custody related duties, escorting, supervision of recreation & showers, cell checks, suicide watch/constant observation for inmates in inpatient settings, residential mental health housing units, restrictive housing & general population.
Position assigned to Ridgeland.
Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Must successfully complete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
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 human services or criminal justice field.
Additional Information
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.
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