Mental Health Professional; JPA

Overview

This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health Team. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here:  .

Location:

Sioux Falls, SD (Jameson Prison Annex)
• Salary: $64,895.04 to $81,500.00 Annual Salary, depending on experience
• Pay Grade: GK
• Job  
• Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

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• This position conducts assessments and develops personalized treatment plans for the offender population. Mental Health Professionals provide counseling, therapy, and support in both individual and group sessions to help address and manage behavioral health concerns.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: provides professional mental health services to offenders to include formal and informal mental health evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and clinical interventions; assures accurate Information System mental health needs levels, including Psychiatric needs level codes; provides group, brief, and individual therapy, and crisis intervention to include participation in 24-hour Mental Health On-Call Rotation; assures both emergency and non-emergency transfer for offenders experiencing acute mental health needs;
  
  provides clinical direction to non-clinical staff in mental health care and treatment of offenders; assures continuity of care for offenders by making appropriate referral and providing necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies; documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to provide comprehensive offender mental health records; monitors offender treatment and listens to offender concerns and provides counseling and direction;
  
  promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control; informs supervisor of any violations of safety and security through the report writing process, attends training programs as assigned, including self-defense course to ensure self-protection skills.

Applicant must possess a master's degree from an accredited institution in one of the following mental health fields: counseling, social work, psychology, or marriage and family therapy.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Graduation with a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field such as counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology from a program accredited by CACREP, CSWE, AAMFT/COAMFTE or APA.
• License eligible as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Work, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Psychologist.
• Experience providing mental health treatment in a correctional environment.

The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spray will be required to have direct (level
1) exposure during the training program. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, CPR to AHA guidelines, and related requirements. The practical self-defense exam includes tasks such as lifting arms above head, kicking, taking down a person, delivering blows, withstanding impact, rotating for striking, and getting down on one or both knees repeatedly.

TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.

To be considered, please attach your resume and three professional references. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicants will undergo a background investigation, an abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas. You will need to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (I-9) and E-Verify will be used upon hire.

The State offers health insurance options, holidays, leave, and retirement benefits. See benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:  Emails or mailed resumes will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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