Mental Health Agent

Berkeley & Charleston

Under the general supervision of the Mental Health Program Manager, the specialized mental health agent will serve as the first line of supervision for a caseload primarily consisting of individuals living with a mental illness. The agent will maintain a professional communication network with internal and external stakeholders, advocate on behalf of those supervised to seek or maintain stability, and maintain effective knowledge of all areas of mental health supervision, programs, policies, and protocols.

The agent will participate in trainings and meet all requirements for Mental Health Certification.

A bachelor’s degree with at least 15 semester hours in social or behavioral science courses and experience in probation and parole work. An associate’s degree and two (2) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted; alternatively, a high school diploma and four (4) years of military or certified law enforcement experience (including Class 1 or Offender Supervision Specialist experience) may be substituted.

A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, education, counseling, or other social behavior sciences, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 15 credit hours in the aforementioned disciplines and completion of two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, counseling, or related professional human service work.

• Certification by the Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with 23-23-40 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina 1976.
• Must be currently a Class 1 (C‑1) certified law enforcement officer from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.

This is an entirely on-site, in‑office position. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position; applicants must complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education.

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 +) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).