South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Mental Health Professional II - JDC
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Mental Health Professional II - JDC
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Mental Health Professional II – JDC
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South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice .
Schedule Afternoon/Evening Clinician: 2PM-11PM or 3PM-12AM.
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 Responsibilities The QMHPs/MHPs aim to provide effective assessment, treatment, and case management services to address the criminogenic needs of youths, ensuring their well‑being and aiding in their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Job Duties
Meets with youth within 72 hours of their detainment and completes the required admission documentation, which is to be uploaded in Electronic Health Record (i.e., Medicat) within the policy‑established timeframe.
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.
Coordinates tenets of Legacy behavioral management system, including but possibly not limited to phone minutes, special privileges, visitation, etc.
Provides clinical services, to include brief, solution‑focused, psychoeducational individual and/or group services and case management to youth throughout the detainment process and documents all services in Medicat and/or JJMS.
Serves as the chief advocate for the youth and assists professionally with family/individual/legal needs, to include but not limited to communication with DJJ Community offices and community entities associated with youth.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention services, when needed, and follows established policies and procedures related to informing facility staff and documenting (verbally and in writing) if mental health precautions are warranted or not.
Completes check‑ins with youth on isolation status, as well as participates in the Isolation Multidisciplinary Team (IMDT) meetings (as needed).
Submits required documentation (notes and isolation forms) per established policies and procedures.
Contacts parent/guardian when a youth is placed in isolation and also informs parent/guardian of the youth’s release from isolation.
Attends and participates in scheduled interagency staffings (IAS), as well as internal staff meetings.
Consults with other agencies/disciplines as directed or needed.
Attends weekly community meetings in assigned unit(s).
Submits psychiatric referrals when warranted.
Provides on‑call services at facility on a rotating basis with other QMHPs/MHPs and completes and disseminates the required documentation (i.e., Suicide Risk Assessment, Daily Suicide Risk Assessment, Suicide Precautions Observation Documentation, and Youth Safety Plan), as required per established agency policies and procedures.
If needed, on the weekends and/or the holidays, will provide on‑call assistance to the MEDC on‑call clinician.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional 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.
Knowledge of counseling skills, techniques, and interventions.
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 information from various sources.
Ability to engage youth and families from varied backgrounds, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to identify need for technical assistance/consultation and develop resources to meet those needs.
Little to no overnight travel is expected.
Provides on‑call services on a rotating basis with other mental health professionals.
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.
This position performs job duties related to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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, LPC‑A, LPC, LPC‑S, or LISW‑CP.
Benefits
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
Application Process 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. If selected for a position requiring a degree, you will be asked to provide a certified transcript. A background investigation may be conducted that includes 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Public Safety
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Mental Health Professional II – JDC
role at
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice .
Schedule Afternoon/Evening Clinician: 2PM-11PM or 3PM-12AM.
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 Responsibilities The QMHPs/MHPs aim to provide effective assessment, treatment, and case management services to address the criminogenic needs of youths, ensuring their well‑being and aiding in their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.
Job Duties
Meets with youth within 72 hours of their detainment and completes the required admission documentation, which is to be uploaded in Electronic Health Record (i.e., Medicat) within the policy‑established timeframe.
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.
Coordinates tenets of Legacy behavioral management system, including but possibly not limited to phone minutes, special privileges, visitation, etc.
Provides clinical services, to include brief, solution‑focused, psychoeducational individual and/or group services and case management to youth throughout the detainment process and documents all services in Medicat and/or JJMS.
Serves as the chief advocate for the youth and assists professionally with family/individual/legal needs, to include but not limited to communication with DJJ Community offices and community entities associated with youth.
Provides crisis assessment and intervention services, when needed, and follows established policies and procedures related to informing facility staff and documenting (verbally and in writing) if mental health precautions are warranted or not.
Completes check‑ins with youth on isolation status, as well as participates in the Isolation Multidisciplinary Team (IMDT) meetings (as needed).
Submits required documentation (notes and isolation forms) per established policies and procedures.
Contacts parent/guardian when a youth is placed in isolation and also informs parent/guardian of the youth’s release from isolation.
Attends and participates in scheduled interagency staffings (IAS), as well as internal staff meetings.
Consults with other agencies/disciplines as directed or needed.
Attends weekly community meetings in assigned unit(s).
Submits psychiatric referrals when warranted.
Provides on‑call services at facility on a rotating basis with other QMHPs/MHPs and completes and disseminates the required documentation (i.e., Suicide Risk Assessment, Daily Suicide Risk Assessment, Suicide Precautions Observation Documentation, and Youth Safety Plan), as required per established agency policies and procedures.
If needed, on the weekends and/or the holidays, will provide on‑call assistance to the MEDC on‑call clinician.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional 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.
Knowledge of counseling skills, techniques, and interventions.
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 information from various sources.
Ability to engage youth and families from varied backgrounds, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to identify need for technical assistance/consultation and develop resources to meet those needs.
Little to no overnight travel is expected.
Provides on‑call services on a rotating basis with other mental health professionals.
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.
This position performs job duties related to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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, LPC‑A, LPC, LPC‑S, or LISW‑CP.
Benefits
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
Application Process 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. If selected for a position requiring a degree, you will be asked to provide a certified transcript. A background investigation may be conducted that includes 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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Public Safety
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