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Behavioral Health Supervisor (RCCF)

South Dakota State Government

Rapid City, SD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,683.28–$93,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Background Investigation, Behavioral Health, CPR Certification, Candidate Screening, Clinical Competency, Clinical Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Correctional Health, Database Administration, English Language, Family Social Work, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, On Call, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Social Work, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Telehealth, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Rapid City, SD
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Job ID: 35393
Agency: Department of Corrections - Behavior Health
Location: Rapid City, SD (RCCF)
Salary: $72,683.28 to $93,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: GL
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Corrections New Rapid City Women's Prison Facility . For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections Behavioral Health team. For more information on the DOC, please visit https://doc.sd.gov .

This position is responsible for managing a team of mental health, chemical dependency, and support staff in a manner that ensures proper behavioral health care for offenders with complex needs. Supervisors are tasked with balancing their site's supervisory, administrative, and direct care demands in a challenging and ever-fluctuating environment.

Why the Department of Corrections?

At the Department of Corrections (DOC), staff members have an opportunity to make an impact. As a DOC employee, you will have a chance to experience and demonstrate:
  • 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 to 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.

What you will do:

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; (this includes the utilization of telehealth technologies)
  • consultation with other corrections professionals as needed in order 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.

Qualifications:
  • Applicants m ust have a graduate degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, or another related field.
  • Applicants must be able 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.

Required Competencies:
  • ability to supervise and provide staff leadership to include 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 skills;
  • ability to problem solve and think critically to effectively resolve issues;
  • 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;
  • ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.

Conditions of Employment:

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 spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Those selected for hire must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:
  • lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
  • stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled takedown;
  • use arms, palms of hands, and feet to deliver blows;
  • withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
  • rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
  • get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions.

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

OTHER: Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of the DOC basic training academy in its entirety, including Threat Pattern Recognition

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3SA
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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