Executive Director / Program Manager Iii - Orangeburg Area Mental Health Services (Internal)

Salary: $81,388.00 - $150,585.00 Annually
Location : Orangeburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 159132
Agency: Department of Mental Health-Central Office
Opening Date: 12/11/2023
Closing Date: 12/18/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH55
Position Number:: 60024153
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 9
Hiring Range - Min.: $100,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $140,000.00
Opening Date: 11/22/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, 2319 St. Matthews Road NE Orangeburg, SC. 29118.
In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), the Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center (OAMHS /aka the Center) seeks to fill the position of Executive Director.
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center, is an outpatient facility of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health reporting to the SCDMH Deputy Director, Community Mental Health Services. The OAMHS serves the residents of Orangeburg, Bamberg and Calhoun counties and has a staff of 72 FTEs and a budget of approximately 7.6 million dollars.
The Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the clinical and administrative operations of the Center. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, as the the Executive Director, you will review and/or revise the vision and develop a strategic plan to guide the Center's goals, priorities and activities. In this position you will oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the OAMHS and manage the Center's programs, resources, and partnerships. You will work with staff and diverse cultural groups and understand of the types of psychological/social problems facing the Center's clients.
Responsibilities for the Executive Director include but are not limited to:

• Directs the Community Mental Health Center's operation to include an annual Operations Plan, a Quality Assurance Program, Records Management, a Management Information System (MIS), Corporate Compliance Program and a Financial Management Program.
• Reports to the Assistant Deputy Director for Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) and respective CMHC Board of Directors to assess needs and implement programs consistent with department priorities and local needs within capabilities of staffing resource availability.
• Ensures the preparation of the budget, grant proposals, managing grants, the supervision of funds generated and expenditures, and operating within the approved budget for the center.
• Directly supervises Chief Psychiatrist, Program Directors, Administrator, Human Resources Manager, QA/CARF/Corporate Compliance Director, Office of Performance Improvement and Education, and the Administrative Assistant.
• Directs appropriate implementation of personnel practices and procedures. Ensures requirements for access, staff productivity and clinical documentation are met at all center locations.
• Responsible for facilitating helpful and positive community and agency cooperation and service implementation and delivery; ensures the delivery of appropriate public information and education activities, to include the operation of Highway to Hope, mobile crisis, suicide prevention programming, etc.
• Assures the development of a behavioral system of care that is culturally competent, promoting the involvement of advocacy groups, clients and family members.
• Performs special tasks as assigned by the Assistant Deputy Director and other related duties as necessary and required such as ensuring the Denmark Pharmacy Telehealth Project meets its metrics.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
Agency Requirements: A master's degree and four (4) years of a social service program experience, two (2) of which must be in a Mental Health field. At least five (5) years of senior level managerial experience in Mental Health field.
Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in the social sciences, health sciences, business or public administration and at least 7 years of executive level experience in Mental Health service delivery. Clinical knowledge, skills in management of organizations, budgeting/financial operations, and community relations skills are essential for success in this position.
Experience in managing services in an outpatient Mental Health facility is highly desirable along with grants management and demonstrable proficiency in public speaking.
Additional Comments
Knowledge of the agency's mission, programs, objective, laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to Mental Health. Knowledge of the agency's organizational structure, the people who manage the work and the processes applicable to government work. Must have ability to plan, implement and administer special projects and collect relevant data for program outcomes. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports. Have basic computer and word processing skills. In addition, clinical knowledge and business management skills are required. This position will function as a key decision-maker and directs management team in complex policy development, program implementation, professional practice standards, resource allocation and system evaluation with independence and responsibility. Functions under limited supervision. Ability to plan/direct professional services and administration of activities within a clinical environment, and follows regulations, policies and standards used in rendering Mental Health care. Ability to supervise exempt / non-exempt staff in the care and treatment of the mentally ill.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you a current SC Department of Mental Health (DMH) employee?

• Yes
• No

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Have you ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency and/or been an employee of a SC school district?

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate with a master's degree from an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please list the accrediting entity and the discipline.
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Do you have four (4) years of a social service program experience, two (2) of which must be in a Mental Health field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least five (5) years of senior level managerial experience in Mental Health service delivery?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have clinical knowledge, skills in management of organizations, budgeting/financial operations, and community relations?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in managing services in an outpatient Mental Health facility?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in grants management?

• Yes
• No

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Have you undergone a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) evaluation?

• Yes
• No

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From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• SC State jobs portal/careers.sc.gov
• Simply Hired
• Indeed
• College Career Services Center
• Friend/Relative
• Referral
• Other

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If you answered "Referral from current DMH Employee" for question above, please list name below:
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If you answered "Other" for question 13, please indicate from where below:
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable").
Required Question