Mental Health Officer Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND) Level 3

Job 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 psycho educational groups and other pro-social activities that qualify as out of cell structured time.
• Assist with custody related duties, escorting, supervision of recreation and showers, cell checks, suicide watch/constant observation for inmates in inpatient settings, residential mental health housing units, restrictive housing and general population.

Position is located at Kirkland GPH.

Must successfully compete eight (8) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

• A high school diploma and relevant experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

• A bachelor's degree in human services or criminal justice field.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.