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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Mental Health Officer (#017325) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Richland County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$57K/yr - $67K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Officer for the South Carolina Department of Corrections at Kirkland Correctional Institution. The role involves managing inmates with mental health concerns, conducting psychoeducational groups, and ensuring a supportive environment while collaborating with mental health and security staff.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in human servicesBachelor's degree in criminal justiceMental health managementPsychoeducational group facilitationWritten report documentationSupervision of inmatesSupportive environment promotion