| Location | Lexington, SC |
| Salary | $140,000–$180,000 Per Year |
Program Manager IV - Director of Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC)
Salary
$140,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Location
Lexington County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
194067
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division
Central Office
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
AH57
Position Number:
60023672
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
GEN14
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.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Additional Comments
Post hire, the employee must:
Provide strategic leadership to the 16 mental health center directors.
Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and able to work in close collaboration with a variety of mental health and interagency staff
Have the ability to organize and coordinate work assignments independently as required.
Have basic computer and word processing skills to enter data reporting purposes.
Have familiarity with financial and clinical analysis.
Have the ability to prepare technical and informational reports as needed.
Have the ability to communicate well verbally and possess excellent conflict resolution skills.
Have the ability to and maintain working relationships.
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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Please check the box(es) if you have you ever been employed by the the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
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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.
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Did you graduate with at least a masters degree with at least five (5) years of executive leadership experience in community behavioral health?
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If you answered Yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your executive leadership work experience.
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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.