Program Coordinator II (Columbia Area MHC)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples lives Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking aProgram Coordinator IIwho is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier more resilient community we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health Columbia Area Mental Health 2715 Colonial Drive Columbia SC 29203.

• Coordinate the provision of all required trainings including but not limited to: MAPS CPR First Aid New Employee Orientation Adverse Incident Reporting CALM and any newly required OMH trainings.
• Implement staff development activities that meet the needs of clinical and administrative staff of the center. Act as Chair of the Staff Development and Training Committee.
• Monitor and track staff compliance with all required trainings. Maintain staff training files. Maintain EBP trainings list for the center.
• Oversee the onboarding of clinical interns/volunteers for the center including correspondence with potential interns/volunteers supervisors educational institutions and CAMHC Administration. Administer required documentation packets to interns/volunteers and ensure these are completed and collected prior to their start date. Oversee volunteers chairmanship of the Patient Advisory Board. Send volunteer report to state office monthly.
• Coordinate CARF accreditation process. Oversee the collection and management of information to support CARF accreditation. Organize and oversee CAMHC meetings related to CARF preparation.
• Provide DLA-20 training and follow-up feedback to ensure trained staff are rostered.
• Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.

• A bachelors degree and relevant program experience.
• A masters degree in guidance counseling the social sciences or a related field and at least two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience.

• A high degree of organizational skills and understanding of organizational dynamics.

• Extensive clinical experience and strong clinical skills.
• Licensure as LMSW LISW-CP or LPC.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employee must:

• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Have the ability to conceptualize problems independently develop methodologies to address problems and integrate methodologies to accomplish the units objective.

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• 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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.