Program Manager I / Fairfield County Clinic (Columbia Area)

Full Job Description

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 Manager I 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, Columbia Area Mental Health Center, Fairfield County Clinic, 1073 US Hwy 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro, SC, 29180, CAMHC #172.

As the Program Manager, working under general supervision from the Executive Director of the Center and Chief of Staff/Director of Clinical Operations, you will provide leadership and direction for the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic.

Provide direct supervision of unit staff and oversight of all clinical services in the unit; perform professional duties requiring analysis of broad problems and planning of various interrelated activities within assigned section; serve as a member of the Senior Management Team for the Center.

Responsibilities for this Program Manager I:

Organize, direct and administer the Fairfield Mental Health Clinic. Relate to local service agencies and governmental bodies. Supervise clinical staff.

Ensure timely and appropriate documentation of subordinate leave records. Assume responsibility for implementing effective action in response to Office of Mental Health (OMH) and CAMHC audits.

Monitor adherence to the OMH and Center Corporate Compliance policies and plans and take immediate corrective action when deficiencies are detected, to include appropriate progressive disciplinary measures.

Ensure that staff are acknowledgeable of patient care hour standards and measured according to set benchmarks. Also, employee ensure staff follow OMH collaborative documentation guidelines of 80% or greater for documentation.

Closely monitor intake process at Fairfield County Clinic (FCC) to maintain the commitment to providing quality service in accordance with established treatment eligibility guidelines.

The Director will also maintain an awareness of caseload sizes which may adversely affect productivity (60) Child (80) adult (200) MMO.

Ensure a system is in place to meet access requirements to patients.

Serve as a member of the Center's Senior Management Team. Attend other management, clinical Board meetings/committees, and task forces as needed or required.

Support and monitor systems issues in relationship to Integrated Care Services provided by CAMHC.

Monitor and make certain clinical staff measure levels of care appropriately by completing DLA-20's. Review 90 day and "not seen" list monthly or as needed to ensure frequency of appointments are followed.

Complete EPMS (performance review) requirements by designated deadlines.

Provide oversight to the clinical staff in the area of compliance and make sure staff are current on compliance training and follows all guidelines. Take appropriate action when compliance is not followed.

Comply with the Office of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.

Requirements

• A master's degree in counseling, the social science or related field, and four (4) years of post-graduate experience, of which one (1) year was in a supervisory position in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
• Licensure as a LPC, LISW, etc.

Additional Information

Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge and experience related to providing services to persons with serious mental illness and emotional disorders.
• Have knowledge of diagnostic criteria related to mental illness and emotional disorders.
• Have knowledge of best practice models for treatment, rehabilitation and recovery of persons with mental illness and emotional disorders.
• Have progressively responsible experience as a manager in a human service agency.
• Have extensive experience and ability in administrative and clinical supervision.
• Have critical judgement concerning service delivery.
• Have a valid SC driver's license and be able to frequently travel between Richland and Fairfield Counties.
• Be able to exercise a high level of independence and discretion in the conduct of job duties as the Center's representative in Fairfield County.

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.