Behavioral Health Supervisor; RCCF

Behavioral Health Supervisor

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Location:

Rapid City, SD (RCCF). Salary: $72,683.28 to $93,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications. Pay Grade: GL.

This is a Full‑time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health team. For more information on the DOC, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Creativity – we are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
• Fulfillment – you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow South Dakotans.
• Professional development – we provide valuable training opportunities to help staff grow and become competent, accountable, and empowered as they work to achieve their career goals.
• Teamwork – in a team‑oriented approach you will have the ability to work side by side with other corrections professionals who strive to advance our shared mission and vision.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision and management of various behavioral health personnel.
• Administrative tasks that support the clinical team and the department.
• Provision of direct care services (such as groups, assessments, and individual sessions) to offender clients.
• Scheduling and/or participating in site‑specific essential duties, such as continuous on‑call coverage (including the utilization of telehealth technologies).
• Consultation with other corrections professionals as needed to address complex cases.
• Facilitation of meetings that promote team growth and collaborative problem solving.
• Supervision, coaching, and mentoring of staff via performance plans, reviews, and evaluations, per SD DOC regulations.
• Assistance with the resolution of complaints and grievances at the administrative level.
• Maintenance of important databases and statistical trackers.
• Ensuring that the site’s Health Services Administrator (HSA) is notified of important issues and events.

• Graduate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or another related field.
• Ability to pursue CAC or LAC licensure (with assistance from the department) if not already credentialed in the addictions field.
• Previous experience with employee management or supervision is preferable.
• Previous experience working with justice‑involved clients is desired.
• Ability to supervise and provide staff leadership, including staff development, mentoring, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide direct care to offenders.
• Ability to adapt, innovate, and lead in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership: ambitious, operationally focused, and results‑driven.
• Advanced clinical/therapeutic skills.
• Ability to ensure operational and administrative compliance with regulations, standards, procedures, laws, rules, and statutes.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language and to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

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 will be required to have direct (level
1) exposure during the training program. They must successfully complete a written and practical self‑defense exam, including CPR to AHA guidelines (practical/hands‑on portion and written exam). They must possess the physical ability to pass the practical self‑defense test as described below.

• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist.
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled…