Program Manager II Pee Dee Mental Health Center

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 Manager 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 Pee Dee Mental Health Center 125 E. Cheves Street Florence SC 29506.

• Serve as second in command and serve as person in charge when the Executive Director is absent. Serve asa member of the Centers Executive Leadership Team and collaborates with Executive Director with day-to-day operations scheduled projects and special projects. Oversight of Centers benchmarks and reports. Ensure compliance with BHDD/OMH/Center Initiatives and benchmarks/standards are met for Productivity Measures Access to Services Caseloads Dormant Clients Client Outcome Measures. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Customer Service Cultural Competence and Corporate Compliance.
• Supervise the Centers Quality Improvement Department which includes Quality Assurance Training Corporate Compliance Credentialing CARF Internships MCO Prior Authorizations Patient Engagement and Patient Advocacy Management of Community Integration Services (Community Supportive Housing Program) Silver Years Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Individual Placement Services Peer Support Homeshare Highway to Hope (H2H) Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (MHP.
• Work with Executive Director and coordinate projects/programs to address the needs of the community. Attend legislative public and advocacy group hearings. Meet with citizens to discuss their concerns.
• Facilitate and participate in Staff Development training for the Center. Provide training to Community Stakeholders as needed.
• Direct appropriate implementation of personnel practices and procedures ensure documentation is met. Serve on a variety of Committees as prescribed by the Executive Director.

• A bachelors degree and relevant program management experience.

• A masters degree in guidance supervisory experience or the social sciences and five (5) year of professional post-masters experience.

• Licensed in Mental Health Counseling Social Work Psychology or any other Social Science field.

• Four (4) years experience working with children adolescents and families. Excellent therapeutic skills in working with children adolescents and their families.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire employee must:

• Have knowledge of an agencys mission programs objectives and management principles.
• Have knowledge of agencys organizational structure the people who manage the work and the processes applicable to government work.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Have the ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
• Have the ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Have the ability to work with independence.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

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.