Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Barnwell County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 189309
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education using verifiable dates.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Will require periodic evening and weekend attendance at meetings and networking functions.

Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's 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 I (Barnwell) who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's 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, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, 916 Reynolds Road, Barnwell, SC 29812.
The Program Manager (Barnwell) will provide management and supervision for the clinical operations of ABMHC's satellite clinic (Barnwell Center) in Barnwell County. This includes services offered in the clinic and community.
Responsibilities for the Program Manager I(Barnwell):

• Provide management for the Barnwell Center. Participate in the overall agency planning, agency committees and improvement processes.
• Assist with implementation of clinical initiatives and agency initiatives.
• Ensure coverage for programs/services offered via Barnwell County satellite office.
• Ensure staff are knowledgeable of and measured against patient care hours standards for clinical service.
• Provide direct services to patients as assigned. Annual patient care hour requirement of 440 hours.
• Will assist with crisis response in Barnwell County.
• Ensure all documentation and staff's documentation is completed thoroughly and according to OMH/QA/CARF/ABMHC standards. This includes but is not
  limited to the use of collaborative documentation, completing initial and updating safety plans and ensuring overall responsibility for ABMHC meeting QA/OMH
  standards.
• Ensure PB caseload is seen in accordance with their needs based on LOC and functionality. This includes but is not limited to ensuring staff completing initial and
  updating DLA-20 and initiating discharge plan at onset of treatment as part of treatment plan.
• Engage with Barnwell Community to address mental health needs and share information about mental health in general. This includes participation in local
  committees, presentations, Barnwell MH Forum, Barnwell County Council meetings, etc.
• Recruit, develop and retain a competent, culturally diverse, motivated and productive workforce.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation and continuing educational opportunities.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in social work, guidance, counseling or the social sciences.

Additional Requirements:

• Two years of post-graduate experience providing counseling/treatment.
• Licensed in SC. If not licensed must be seeking licensure within six months of hire.
• Two years of paid Supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift 5 pounds and operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:

• Have knowledge of agency's mission, programs and objectives and ability to effectively share information with community.
• Have knowledge of management principles.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations.
• Have the ability to manage work and provide guidance to employees.
• Have ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
• Have ability to effectively plan, coordinate and manage complex mental disorders.
• Have knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy, interviewing techniques and evidence-based practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and community partners.
• Be an experienced manager and therapist who can independently apply relevant management principles and counseling techniques to ensure agency
  outcomes are successfully met.
• With limited supervision, Employee is subject to OMH/ABMHC/State policies and procedures.
• Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.

This position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disasters/emergencies.

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 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
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program

*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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Do you have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, guidance, or the social sciences from an accredited university or college?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of post-graduate clinical experience do you possess?
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What evidence-based practices are you trained in and proficient using?
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Have you ever 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? If yes, provide a statement explaining the facts, name of the professional licensing board or body, any action taken by that board or body, and your current status with that board or body.
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Are you eligible for licensure?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a license - LISW-CP, LISW, LMSW, LPC, etc.? If so, what state are you licensed in and how long have you been licensed?
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If you are not currently licensed, have you completed all coursework required for the licensure according to SC LLR?

• Yes
• No

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If you are not currently licensed, have you taken and passed the licensure exam? If not, when do you plan to take the exam?
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If you are licensed in another state have you consulted with the South Carolina Labor and Licensing Board to see if you are eligible for licensure in South Carolina? Please specify current state licensed in.
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Do you have experience with electronic health/ medical records?
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How many years of experience do you possess post-licensure?
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Do you have supervisory experience? If so, how many years?
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
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