Director - Office of Mental Health

Director - Office of Mental Health

Salary

$127,800.00 - $217,300.00 Annually

Location

Lexington County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

188823

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Central Office

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the online application.

Class Code:

UA17

Position Number:

600024053

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.

$127,800.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$217,300.00

Opening Date

05/26/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

This position will serve as the Office Director for the Office of Mental Health within BHDD. Provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's mental health programs and services by ensuring access to quality services, promoting metal wellness, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and supervising clinical and administrative staff.

• Leads the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health by developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the agency's rehabilitative mission.
• Ensures all programs and services comply with state and federal law, accreditation standards, and agency policy.
• Directs the development and enforcement of policies, standard operating procedures, and training requirements, and establishes key performance indicators to measure effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Directs programs in the Division, including, but not limited to, school mental health services, Justice Involved Youth, Mobile Crisis Response, and Suicide Prevention Program
• Coordinates with other component offices and executive leaders to establish a culture of cross-functional collaboration to promote efficiency and improves outcomes.
• Provides fiscal oversight for the Office of Mental Health's programs and services. Ensure efficient and appropriate use of funding, increasing efficiency whenever possible.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university, with specialized training in mental health or mental health administration.
• Progressively responsible experience in the administration of a mental health system.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, laws, rules and regulations related to services for people with mental illness.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with agency executives, government officials and consumer groups.
• Ability to provide leadership in the administration of a complex organization

Additional Comments

The South Carolina 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)

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre Parkway

Cayce, South Carolina, 29033

Phone OIDD - (803)898-9600

OMH - (803) 898-8600

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.