<p>Job Responsibilities</p> <p>If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).</p> <p>MISSION:</p> <p>It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.</p> <p>JOB PURPOSE:</p> <p>Under general supervision, individual will be expected to complete psychological evaluations of assigned youths, as well as provide some clinical and case management services. Evaluations are expected to be completed according to established deadlines.</p> <p>JOB DUTIES:</p> <p>Completes comprehensive psychosocial evaluations on assigned youths and submits them in a timely manner that is consistent with established deadlines.</p> <p>Consults and coordinates with, and makes referrals to other DJJ staff (e.g., nurses, psychiatrists, special needs coordinators, teachers, security officers, intensive supervision officers) about youths' needs.</p> <p>Provides on-call, after-hours crisis intervention coverage and services on a rotating basis with other clinicians.</p> <p>Coordinates psychiatry referrals and interagency staffings as needed or required by court order.</p> <p>Attends trainings as needed or required to improve and enhance skills and knowledge base.</p> <p>Performs other related job duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum and Additional Requirements</p> <p>STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Thorough knowledge of current psychological theory/practice and psychological evaluation/assessment techniques with children/adolescents/families, as well as some knowledge of forensic psychological issues in Family Court.</p> <p>Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.</p> <p>Must be able to work and communicate effectively with youth, families, staff and other entities.</p> <p>On-call duties are required on a rotating basis with other clinical staff.</p> <p>Must have the confidence and endurance to work in a secure facility setting and environment with incarcerated youth who have varying medical, mental, emotional and/or behavioral health needs.</p> <p>Must be able to walk and lift 25 lbs.</p> <p>Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.</p> <p>Must be able to work varied hours when/if necessary.</p> <p>This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. The employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>A master's degree in applied psychology from a designated program in psychology and professional experience in a mental health, human service, or social service program.</p> <p>Additional Comments</p> <p>The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:</p> <ul> <li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Health, dental, and life insurance </li><li>15 days annual (vacation) leave per year </li><li>15 days of sick leave per year </li><li>13 paid holidays </li><li>State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs </li><li>Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave </li></ul> <p>Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date.</p> <p>You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.</p> <p>Sign-On Bonus: Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year.</p>