Salary: $67,728.00 - $94,785.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 194097
Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
Division: Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number::Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $67,728.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $94,785.00
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 ResponsibilitiesAre you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a
Program Manager I 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 (BHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Under limited supervision of the Spartanburg Executive Director, employee is responsible for development, implementation, and supervision of programs serving children, adolescents, and families at the Spartanburg Clinic who have severe emotional disorders and complex and severe persistent mental illness. This includes the multiple special programs at SAMHC including CAF clinic-based services and School-based mental health services. Works closely with the FOCUS Program Director to ensure continuity of care for those services through FOCUS. Responsible for collaborating with community partners including schools, child advocacy centers, DJJ, DSS and other community partners. Works closely and provides services in a culturally sensitive manner.
Responsibilities for theProgram Manager I:- Provide development, implementation, and supervision of program components serving children, adolescents, and their families, provide both clinical and administrative supervision, including but not limited to collection and dissemination of clinical outcomes to help shape supervisee behavior, timely completion HR paperwork, monitoring of Patient Care Hours and finding solutions for staff to be successful with meeting benchmarks. Maintain regular schedule for both individual and group supervision. Maintain consistent treatment protocol for the CAF department. Act as liaison for Cherokee and Union clinics with state CAF personnel, attending state level meetings and sharing information with Clinic Directors in a timely fashion.
- Provide oversight to the School Mental Health program including serving as the liaison to the primary and secondary educational institutions in Spartanburg County, including all 7 Spartanburg County school districts and public charter schools. Attend principals' meetings, meets with superintendents and other staff to promote, and grow School Mental Health program. Follow up on School Mental Health contract amounts with district office staff to ensure timely payment of contracted amounts. Attend interagency staffings, or designates, staff to do so, with DSS and/or DSS for shared patients.
- Adheres to all Corporate Compliance, Outcome Evaluation, Research, and Continuity of Care Policies and Procedures. Maintain documentation of clinical services in accordance with State/Center/Quality Assurance standards. Assure high-quality services have been provided in a culturally sensitive manner. Develop budget for the CAF department and promote fiscal responsibility among all CAF staff.
- Coordinate and implements training in evidence - based treatment practices for assessment, crisis stabilization, individual, family, and group therapy. Attend management meetings.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements - A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Additional Requirements:- In order to be credentialed for core services as a Mental Health Professional as the SC Office of Mental Health, applicants must provide evidence of clinical experience providing direct patient care. This experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or -post clinical experience may be documented as a practicum or internship during graduate program, or post-graduate clinical experience. Please be sure to provide specific clinical activities of your application and/or resume.
Preferred Qualifications - Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments Post hire, employees must: - Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75
- Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse
- Skills to assess individuals with a severe and complex diagnosis.
- The ability to establish and relate to individual, families, and representatives of other agencies in the community.
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 EmployeesThe 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 BenefitsEligible 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 BenefitsState 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 BenefitsState 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 ever been employed by the following Offices of SC Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) (formerly SC Department of Mental Health)
- Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) (formerly SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs)
- Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) (formerly SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
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Did you graduate with at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university?
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