Program Manager II / Pee Dee Mental Health Center

Program Manager II / Pee Dee Mental Health Center

Salary

$79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually

Location

Florence County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

191010

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Division

Pee Dee Mental Health Center

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH50

Position Number:

60007359

Normal Work Schedule:

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

Pay Grade

GEN12

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate lifes 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, Pee Dee Mental Health Center, 125 E. Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506.

As the Program Manager II, working under general supervision of the Executive Director, you will provide oversight and manage units, programs, or systems of the Pee Dee Mental Health Center that have a significant impact upon agency or state operations.

Responsibilities for the Program Manager:

• Serve as second in command and serve as person in charge when the Executive Director is absent. Serve asa member of the Centers Executive Leadership Team and collaborates with Executive Director with day-to-day operations, scheduled projects and special projects. Oversight of Centers benchmarks and reports. Ensure compliance with BHDD/OMH/Center Initiatives and benchmarks/standards are met for Productivity Measures, Access to Services, Caseloads, Dormant Clients, Client Outcome Measures. Quality Assurance and Accreditation, Customer Service, Cultural Competence and Corporate Compliance.
• Supervise the Centers Quality Improvement Department, which includes Quality Assurance, Training, Corporate Compliance, Credentialing, CARF, Internships, MCO Prior Authorizations, Patient Engagement and Patient Advocacy, Management of Community Integration Services (Community Supportive Housing Program), Silver Years, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Individual Placement Services, Peer Support, Homeshare, Highway to Hope (H2H), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (MHP.
• Work with Executive Director and coordinate projects/programs to address the needs of the community. Attend legislative, public and advocacy group hearings. Meet with citizens to discuss their concerns.
• Facilitate and participate in Staff Development training for the Center. Provide training to Community Stakeholders as needed.
• Direct appropriate implementation of personnel practices and procedures, ensure documentation is met. Serve on a variety of Committees as prescribed by the Executive Director.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelors degree and relevant program management experience.

• A masters degree in guidance, supervisory experience or the social sciences and five (5) year of professional post-masters experience.

• Licensed in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or any other Social Science field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years experience working with children, adolescents and families. Excellent therapeutic skills in working with children, adolescents and their families.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments

Post hire, employee must:

• Have knowledge of an agencys mission, programs, objectives and management principles.
• Have knowledge of agencys organizational structure, the people who manage the work and the processes applicable to government work.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Have the ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
• Have the ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Have the ability to work with independence.

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.

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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Have you ever been employed by the SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities - Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)?

• 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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Are you a graduate of an accredited college/university with a masters degree in guidance, supervisory experience or the social sciences and have five (5) years of professional post-masters experience?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, Psychologist or any other Social Science field? If yes, please provide your licensure number.

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Have you been denied a professional license, or had a professional license revoked or limited by, and/or had any discipline or sanction imposed on you or your practice by a professional licensing board or body?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered Yes to the question above, please provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by the board or body and your current status with that board or body.

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Do you have at least five (5) years experience as a Manager/Supervisor?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").

Required Question

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.