Program Manager IV - Director of Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC)

Effective April 28, 2025, Governor McMaster signed a state law that established the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This new cabinet agency comprises the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (formerly the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs), the Office of Mental Health (formerly the Department of Mental Health) and the Office of Substance Use Services (formerly the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services).

Join Our Team As we implement this transformative phase of state service, we are seeking a Program Manager IV - Director of Community Mental Health Centers to join us in our mission to enhance the lives of those we serve. Explore a career where your work directly impacts the well-being of your fellow South Carolinians.

Job Responsibilities • Provide oversight and supervision of Community Mental Health Center Directors. A full range of mental health treatment services will be provided to patients in their local communities, through direct provision of services and community partnerships. Ensure that the BHDD vision, values, mission and goals evident in the Centers and visit the Centers on a regular basis. Maintain ongoing awareness of individual Center operations through review of performance indicators, including productivity, access and clinical caseloads. Ensure Center alignment with BHDD clinical programs and functions. Provides team leadership as the healthcare operations manager and strategic coordination of services.

• In coordination with the Director of the Office of Mental Health and Director of Medical Oversight, stay abreast of evidence-based and promising new practices in community mental health services. Work with Centers to implement those model programs and services and foster and promote the goal of continuous improvement in the quality of community mental health services provided by Centers. Assess the needs of the Center in regard to staffing and required coverage. Assist with recruitment of the needed clinical positions at the Center. • Provide direction to Centers on alignment of processes and Center function to move towards consistency in each Center in alignment with BHDD goals and objectives. • Ensure accountability by monitoring compliance quality/compliance audits of Centers. When corrective action is necessary, work with Director(s) to determine the best course of action and monitor indicators. • Promote collaboration between patients, families, advocates, agencies and other public/private entities. • Coordinate with Center Directors on Board Meetings. Assess the interests of the Boards and arrange educational sessions on programs provided by the Centers. Provide information to the Boards about BHDD goals so that Boards can advocate for the Centers. Work with the Director of External Affairs to align the Boards' support with BHDD mission, vision, and values. • Work with the Communications Director to increase public awareness of the services and programs offered the Centers. • A m aster's degree with at least five (5) years of executive leadership experience in community behavioral health. Additional Requirements • Position requires in state travel and the ability to work outside of the normal 8:30 am. - 5:00 p.m. workday.