Mental Health Officer-GPH (#010569) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Mental Health Professional II (#011716)Kirkland CI, 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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April 29, 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 requires handling documentation, group and individual sessions, and being available for emergencies, even after hours.
A good fit would be someone with a master's in mental health or counseling, experience in social services, and the drive to work in a secure, challenging environment.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree in a mental health-related field, such as counseling, social sciences, or guidance
- Eligible for or hold licensure as LPC-I/A, LMSW, LMFTA, LPC, LISW, LMFT, or LPCS
- Obtain full licensure within 12 months of hire if not already licensed
- Professional experience in mental health, human services, or social services programs
- Ability to complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Two years of supervisory experience preferred
- Participation in on-call duties for after-hours coverage
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 supervisory experience preferred. Prefer LPC, LPC-S, LISW-CP, LISW-CP-S, LMFT, or LMFT-S license.
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.
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