Program Coordinator II

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 a Program Coordinator II-Clinic Director for our Georgetown Clinic who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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, 525 LaFayette Street, Georgetown, South Carolina

Under limited supervision from the Program Manager II/Chief of Staff and Executive Director, will serve as a program supervisor providing program oversight and direct supervision to staff. Will evaluate and monitor staff performance and quality of work to ensure policy and grogram standards are met and goals are achieved. Provide direct clinical and performance management of staff withing the program and clinical operations. Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disaster/emergencies.

Responsibilities for the Program Coordinator II Include:

• Provide direct clinical supervision to staff to include group and individual staff meetings/trainings, observation of staff in clinical setting to improve quality of services being received by patients and their families.
• Oversee training to new staff on clinical and administrative policies and procedures related to OMH, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards.
• Manage the monthly audit process to assist staff in maintaining compliance with established State, Local, Federal, OMH< WCMH, Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and CARF standards for clinical documentation.
• Complete EPMS process and all required paperwork within OMH standards and policies to ensure performance management of all staff.
• Attend and participate in supervisory meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to ensure accurate information is provided to staff.
• Coordinate duties and schedules with Program Director and act as back-up in the absence of Program Director assuming all duties and responsibilities.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Master's degree in guidance, social sciences or counseling.
• One year experience in a clinical counseling program.
• Must meet OMH credentialing requirements which include specific graduate course work in the areas of - Psychopathology/Psychopathology Diagnostics/Clinical Assessments - Practice with Family Therapy DSM) and Medical Ethics.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have prior supervisory experience in clinical setting overseeing management of various staff members including clinical and non-clinical.
• Must have thorough knowledge of principles of interpersonal, family, and group dynamics.
• Considerable comprehension of methods, principles, and practices of clinical assessment, interviewing, counseling individuals, families and groups.
• Must have understanding of community services provided by other public and private agencies.
• Ability to integrate and coordinate services with those of other disciplines and community organizations.
• Must be able to establish working relationships with clients, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts

Additional Comments

Post hire, Employee Must:

• Be able to provide a 10-year driving record.
• Be able to use a state vehicle for work related purposes.
• Use clinical judgement while working independently at times and be self - directed.
• Follow and endorse all SCDBHDD/OMH/WCMH policies and procedures.

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.