NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Mental Health Professional I/ Detention Center (Aiken)
Aiken County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $60K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Mental Health Professional I for the Aiken County Detention Center, dedicated to providing compassionate mental health services. The role involves delivering evidence-based mental health support to inmates, coordinating care, and participating in treatment team meetings to enhance community wellness.
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Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective, measurable, and evidence based mental health services to inmates at the Aiken County Detention Center to reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and reduce recidivism
Ensure patients are seen in accordance with their needs
Counseling will address the root causes of opioid addiction, substance use recovery, and relapse prevention plan
Coordinate scheduling of appointments with Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatrist, Entitlement Specialist at ACDC
Consult with community partners as applicable to the case and needs of the patient
Complete clinical documentation using collaborative documentation according to QA/OMH standards
Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities
Participate in treatment team meetings
Provide requested program data by the 5th of each month
Compile with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plans
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
A Masters' degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences or a related field
Must be licensed in SC or working towards licensure in SC within the first year of employment and eligible to become notary in SC
Must qualify for credentialing and privileging as a mental health professional and in accordance with quality assurance standards and with concurrence by Office of Mental Health Quality Management
In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional at the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience
Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle
Preferred
One (1) year of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment
Experience with treating individuals diagnosed with mental illness and substance use
Certification or licensed in addictions
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
Retirement benefit choices
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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