State of South Carolina
Richland County or Columbia
Mental Health Professional II - JDC
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- Location
- Richland County or Columbia
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $53,142 - $90,372/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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 general supervision, provides clinical and case management services and support to youth assigned to the detention center. Services include intake screenings, advocacy, individual and group therapy, suicide screening/assessment, interdisciplinary consultation, and crisis management. Follows policies and procedures established by the Agency. QMHPs/MHPs contribute to creating a safer, more supportive, and therapeutic environment that aligns with the agency’s mission and vision to impact and transform lives, strengthen families, and help youth discover their strengths and abilities and become productive and successful citizens.
JOB DUTIES:
Meets with youth within 24 hours of their detainment and completes the required admission documentation, which is to be uploaded in Medicat in a timely manner.
Ensures the youth’s understanding of the detainment process.
Reviews court orders and ensures court mandates are implemented.
Disseminates information regarding the youth to JDC staff, as needed and appropriate.
Upon youth’s arrival, uploads information in the Securus Nextgen phone system for the youth to utilize the unit phone to maintain contact with family and supportive individuals as identified in JJMS.
Updates the youth’s minutes based on the Legacy level system.
Coordinates amongst departments to ensure that youth on Contribute Honors status receive earned monthly in-person contacts with family.
Provides clinical services, to include brief/short-term solution focused counseling and engagement, psychoeducational individual and/or group services, and case management to ensure the emotional stability of the youth throughout the detainment process and documents all services in Medicat.
Serves as the chief advocate for the youth and assists professionally with family/individual/legal needs.
When needed, completes risk assessments and immediately informs staff (verbally and in writing) if mental health precautions are warranted.
Per policy, ensures that all required documentation regarding the youth is uploaded in Medicat and/or JJMS.
Completes clinical isolation check-ins with isolated youths, as well as participates in the IMDT meetings (as needed) and submits required documentation (notes and isolation forms) in JJMS and the JDC Youth Isolation email thread.
Attends and participates in scheduled interagency staffings, as well as internal staff meetings (i.e., housing and MDT), and consults with other agencies/disciplines as directed or needed.
Attends weekly community meetings in assigned unit(s).
Submits psychiatric referrals and/or sick call requests forms, as needed.
Completes all documentation required regarding PREA allegations.
Provides on-call services for JDC on a rotating basis and completes and disseminates the required documentation (i.e., Suicide Risk Assessment, Daily Suicide Risk Assessment, Suicide Precautions Observation Documentation, and Youth Safety Plan), within the required time mandates, as well as uploads documents in Medicat and provides relevant information in the Mental Health MDT chat.
If needed, on the weekends and/or the holidays will provide on-call assistance to the MEDC on-call clinician.
Completes any other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Ensures the youth’s understanding of the detainment process.
Reviews court orders and ensures court mandates are implemented.
Disseminates information regarding the youth to JDC staff, as needed and appropriate.
Upon youth’s arrival, uploads information in the Securus Nextgen phone system for the youth to utilize the unit phone to maintain contact with family and supportive individuals as identified in JJMS.
Updates the youth’s minutes based on the Legacy level system.
Coordinates amongst departments to ensure that youth on Contribute Honors status receive earned monthly in-person contacts with family.
Provides clinical services, to include brief/short-term solution focused counseling and engagement, psychoeducational individual and/or group services, and case management to ensure the emotional stability of the youth throughout the detainment process and documents all services in Medicat.
Serves as the chief advocate for the youth and assists professionally with family/individual/legal needs.
When needed, completes risk assessments and immediately informs staff (verbally and in writing) if mental health precautions are warranted.
Per policy, ensures that all required documentation regarding the youth is uploaded in Medicat and/or JJMS.
Completes clinical isolation check-ins with isolated youths, as well as participates in the IMDT meetings (as needed) and submits required documentation (notes and isolation forms) in JJMS and the JDC Youth Isolation email thread.
Attends and participates in scheduled interagency staffings, as well as internal staff meetings (i.e., housing and MDT), and consults with other agencies/disciplines as directed or needed.
Attends weekly community meetings in assigned unit(s).
Submits psychiatric referrals and/or sick call requests forms, as needed.
Completes all documentation required regarding PREA allegations.
Provides on-call services for JDC on a rotating basis and completes and disseminates the required documentation (i.e., Suicide Risk Assessment, Daily Suicide Risk Assessment, Suicide Precautions Observation Documentation, and Youth Safety Plan), within the required time mandates, as well as uploads documents in Medicat and provides relevant information in the Mental Health MDT chat.
If needed, on the weekends and/or the holidays will provide on-call assistance to the MEDC on-call clinician.
Completes any other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Position Duties
STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field, and professional experience in mental health, human services or social services program.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires thorough knowledge of clinical/counseling, addiction, and social work principles/practices/techniques, personality principles, group dynamics, and diagnostic and suicide assessment.
Knowledge of laws/regulations pertaining to clinical/counseling, addiction, and social service programs, psychological disorders, and adolescent development.
Ability to integrate/coordinate specialized services with those of other disciplines, treatment planning, individual, and group therapy services, and risk assessment.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with youth, staff, and other entities.
Ability to engage youth and families from varied backgrounds, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Ability to identify need for technical assistance/consultation and develop resources to meet those needs.
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.
MHP-II's participate in a rotating on-call schedule which may require coming to the facility after business hours and/or during holidays.
This position requires flexibility, advanced stress-management/self-regulation skills, ability to problem-solve and manage unexpected crises, ability to work independently, and familiarity with working with high-risk, youthful offender populations. In addition, this individual must be capable of effectively handling a large work output.
Agency policies and procedures will be provided.
Minimum Qualifications
PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
A master’s degree in counseling, counseling psychology, applied psychology, or social work with at least one year of direct clinical experience; state licensure as an LMSW or LISW-CP by SCBSWE; LPC-A; LPC; or LMFT.
Other Qualifications
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. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice is an equal opportunity employer. DJJ does not discriminate in hiring, promotions, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, or other employment aspects based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Any acts you feel are in violation, please get in touch with the Office of Human Resources, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC (803) 896-5607.
- Yes
- No
02
I understand that the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice's School District also does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. The following offices have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the school district's nondiscrimination policies: Title IX - Inspector General's Office - 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29210-5427 - Ph: 803-896-9595; Special Education Office, 220 Executive Center Drive, Columbia, SC I have read and fully understand DJJ's position concerning the law.
- Yes
- No
03
I understand that SCDJJ will not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with residents and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with residents who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.
- Yes
- No
04
I understand that my fingerprint record received from the FBI and SLED must indicate no felony convictions as a condition of employment.
- Yes
- No
05
I certify that I have not been convicted of any criminal offenses that carries a sentence of 1 year or more or any criminal offenses that involves moral turpitude (an act contrary to the accepted rule of right and duty to man and society). Forfeiture of bond, a guilty plea, or plea of nolo contendere is considered the equivalent of a conviction.
- Yes
- No
06
Have you or any members of your family ever been a victim of a crime committed by a juvenile who is currently under the supervision of SCDJJ? If yes, type in “Yes” and give your last name of the juvenile, date, and location of trial. If no, please type “No”.
07
Do you currently or have you ever worked in or have been professionally associated with a prison, jail, lock, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. § 1997?
- Yes
- No
08
If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, please list the institution(s) and your date(s) of employment.
09
Are you currently employed or have you previously been employed with SCDJJ?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
11
Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
12
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
13
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.?
- Yes
- No
14
How did you hear about this position?
- SC Government Website (jobs.sc.gov)
- Career Fair
- SC Works
- Indeed.com
- DJJ Employee
- Other
15
If you answered "DJJ Employee" to the previous question please list employee's name.
16
If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please tell us how you learned of this position.
17
Do you possess a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field, and have professional experience in mental health, human services or social services program?
- Yes
- No
18
Do you possess state licensure as an LMSW or LISW-CP by SCBSWE; LPC-A; LPC; or LMFT?
- Yes
- No
19
I understand that any misrepresentation, omission of facts, or otherwise falsification on this application and attachments will result in disapproval of this application or termination of employment.
- Yes
- No
20
Please provide us with two (2) references. One (1) professional reference and one (1) personal reference (non-family member). Please list name(s), phone number(s), and email address(es).
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Juvenile Justice Address P O Box 210694900 Broad River Road, Building 2007
Columbia, South Carolina, 29221-1069 Phone803-896-9440
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