Nexus Care Deputy Director

Nexus Care Deputy Director

Salary

$93,392.00 - $111,404.80 Annually

Location

Multiple

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500804

Division

Community Services

Department

Nexus Care

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Deputy Director of Alcohol and Drug is responsible for overseeing multiple managers and coordinators to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality behavioral health services across the department. This position provides leadership in staffing, scheduling, and daily operations to support efficient workflows, excellent customer service, and effective service outcomes. This role ensures that policies, procedures, and performance standards are consistently applied while fostering a collaborative and professional work environment. This class works independently, under limited supervision. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Alcohol and Drug Department.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, including managers and coordinators. This includes providing guidance, resolving concerns, addressing performance issues, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews staff work; establishes and maintains work schedules; monitors progress and completed tasks to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to standards.
• Oversees agency operations related to the delivery of behavioral health services, including prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery services, ensuring compliance with county and agency policies, procedures, and service expectations.
• Assists in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of departmental budgets. This includes providing oversight for grant applications and required reporting.
• Develops, implements, and communicates policies, rules, and procedures; prepares reports and analyses on behavioral health activities, operations, and system performance.
• Manages systemwide facility operations, including maintenance, safety, security, and improvements, to ensure service locations provide a safe and welcoming environment for staff and patrons/clients.
• Coordinates with internal departments, external vendors, and contractors as necessary to support operational and facility needs.
• Performs related duties as required to support the overall mission and objectives of the department.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or education and training equivalent to four years of college education in health administration, public health, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Over six years and up to and including eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with grant-writing and grant management is highly preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please identify the field in which your bachelor's degree was earned.

03

How many years of related professional experience do you possess?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• More than 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

04

Please briefly describe your related experience, including your primary responsibilities and the type of organization in which the experience was obtained.

05

Do you have professional experience in grant writing?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have professional experience in grant management?

• Yes
• No

07

If yes, please describe your grant-writing and/or grant-management experience, including the types of grants, funding sources, and your level of responsibility.

08

I certify that the education, training, certifications, and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education and employment-history sections of my application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/