Mental Health Professional II (#015778) Allendale CI, Fairfax (ALLENDALE) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Mental Health Professional II (#013461) Broad River Correctional Ins, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$67,678 - $81,004
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing mental health support to inmates in a South Carolina prison, including assessments, counseling sessions, crisis help, and teamwork with staff to manage care.
It suits someone with a master's in counseling or social work who is licensed or eligible for licensure and comfortable working in a secure, high-stress environment.
Expect on-call duties and mandatory training to handle the role effectively.
Key Requirements
- Master's degree in a mental health-related field, such as counseling, social sciences, or guidance
- Eligible for licensure as LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS
- Obtain full licensure within 12 months of hire to maintain employment
- Professional experience in mental health, human services, or social services programs
- Preferred: Two years of experience in a mental health or social service setting
- Preferred: Current license as LPC, LISW, LPC-S, or LMFT
- Complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire and participate in on-call rotation
Full Job Description
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) 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 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:
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 with professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.
Must successfully obtain license within 12 months of hire to sustain employment.
OR
A minimum of a master's degree in a mental health related field and a license to practice as an LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS with professional experience.
Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in a mental health/social service setting and licensed as a LPC, LISW, LPC-S or LMFT is preferred.
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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