Mental Health Agent #26-035
State of South Carolina
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Mental Health Professional Lead - JDC
State of South Carolina
Department of Juvenile Justice
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$57,700 - $103,900
per year
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading and supervising mental health services for youth in a juvenile detention center, including overseeing treatment plans, crisis interventions, and team meetings to help young people rehabilitate.
It supports the clinical director in managing daily operations and ensuring quality care for at-risk teens.
A good fit would be someone with a background in counseling or social work who is passionate about youth development and has experience in mental health settings.
Key Requirements
- Master’s degree in guidance, counseling, social sciences, or related field
- Professional experience in mental health, human service, or social service programs
- Knowledge of counseling skills, techniques, and interventions
- Understanding of child and adolescent development, mental and behavioral health, and family systems
- Knowledge of psychopathology and diagnostic assessment
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Knowledge of ethical and legal standards in mental health
Full Job Description
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).
MISSION:
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director, responsible for oversight of clinical and treatment services within the facility, which includes but may not be limited to planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring service provision to prejudicated and adjudicated youth (i.e., detention, admission, determinate, and indeterminate youth), in conjunction and consultation with the Clinical Director and Facility Administrator.
JOB DUTIES:
Supports Clinical Director with providing day-to-day oversight and supervision of clinical and treatment services provided by QMHPs and MHPs within the facility, including but not limited to providing treatment, case management, and assessment (e.g., diagnostic assessments, mental status reviews, diagnostic clarity, etc.) services, reviewing and signing documentation as/when needed, etc.
Supports Clinical Director with providing supervision of Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) processes, procedures, and meetings (i.e., treatment, isolation, emergency, PREA, Classification), and participates when necessary.
Provides ongoing supervision of the development and submission of all youth treatment plans (i.e., ISSPs and USSPs) and Parole Board reports created by QMHPs and MHPs.
Supports Clinical Director with providing weekly (MHP) and biweekly (QMHP) documented supervision to assigned QMHPs and MHPs regarding service provision, documentation, professional development, etc.
Provides on call services on a rotating basis with other QMHPs and MHPs, as well as provides consultation and supervision to on-call QMHPs and MHPs on a rotating basis with other facility clinical leadership.
Provides crisis intervention and follow-up services/consultation as needed during the workday.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
STATE 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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to think critically and display sound, ethical judgement.
Knowledge of counseling skills, techniques, and intervention.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental and behavioral health, and family systems, including best practices and treatment modalities (e.g., motivational interviewing, DBT skills, cognitive behavioral interventions, etc.) to address issues in these areas.
Knowledge of psychopathology and diagnostic assessment.
Knowledge of applicable ethical and legal standards.
Knowledge of effective case management and treatment planning principles.
Ability to integrate and synthesize information from various sources.
Ability to engage youth and families from varied backgrounds, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Little to no overnight travel is expected.
Provide on call services on a rotating basis with other QMHPs and MHPs as well as provide consultation and supervision to on-call QMHPs and MHPs on a rotating basis with other facility clinical leadership.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.
Role requires ability to be flexible and adapt within a potentially high-stress environment, with an emphasis on safety and security and effective management of youth behaviors.
Qualifications
PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
A master’s degree in counseling, counseling psychology, applied psychology, or social work with at least 2 years of direct clinical experience as well as previous supervisory experience.
State licensure as an LPC, LPC-S, or LISW-CP.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days of sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
- Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.
You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree.
A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment.
Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.
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