Mental Health Professional - Lead (#015783) Perry Correctional Inst., Pelzer (GREENVILLE) Level 3

Salary: $82,194.00 - $86,231.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 015783
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: GA57
Position Number:: 015783
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)Hours/Week: 37.50Shift/Work Schedule: 02
Pay Grade: GEN10
Hiring Range - Min.: $82,194.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $86,231.00

Job Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Regional Mental Health Administrator,

• Serves as the Regional Lead MHP II for Perry, Tyger River, McCormick, Livesay & Trenton.
• Will work closely with the Regional Manager, Operations, Medical and other institutional staff.
• Provides programmatic and clinical supervision of mental health services staff.
• Works with the Chief of Psychiatry to ensure appropriate coverage is provided within the assigned institutions.
• Act as liaison between entities both in and out of SCDC and other agencies.
• Coordinates and monitors institutional training, perform internal audits, and conduct group therapy and maintain/ensure all necessary documentation is completed.
• Ensures on-call and institutional schedules are current, providing back-up as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care and the needs of the mentally ill are met.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Must successfully complete four (4) week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human service or social service program.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• A master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, or related degree and two (2) years of experience in counseling.
• Must be licensed as an LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, LISW or LMFT or higher

OR

• Have comparable out of state licensure with eligibility for SCLLR license which must be obtained within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer LPC, LPC-S, LISW-CP-S, LMFT or LMFT-S license.

Additional Comments
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth MM/DD/YY format.
04

What is your highest level of education you completed?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Do you have a master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, or related degree?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have in counseling?

• Less than a year.
• 1 year, less than 2.
• 2 years, less than 3.
• 3 years, less than 4.
• 4 years, less than 5.
• 5 years, less than 6.
• 6 years, less than 7.
• 7 years, less than 8.
• 8 years, less than 9.
• 9 years, less than 10.
• 10 or more years.
• None.

07

Please select which licensure you currently hold?

• LMSW
• LPC-A
• LPC
• LPC-S
• LISW
• LISW-CP-S
• LMFT
• LMFT-S
• Other

08

If you selected other, please explain:
09

If not licensed in South Carolina, do you have a comparable out of state licensure with eligibility for SCLLR license which must be obtained within 6 months?

• Yes
• No
• Already Licensed

Required Question