Clinical Program Manager Jobs in Columbia, SC (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $66,745.00 - $69,985.00 Annually
Location : Kershaw County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191141
Agency: Department of Mental Health-MHC Santee Wateree
Division: Sumter-Adult Services
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: GA56
Position Number:: 60007850
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,745.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $69,985.00
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: The Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, however, this program may require a flexible schedule.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Are 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) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional II 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, Santee-Wateree MHC, 2611 Liberty Hill Rd., Camden, 29020.
You will lead an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential treatment and rehabilitative services in accordance with the fidelity model. This is a single fixed point of responsibility for treatment, rehabilitation, and support needs for patients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who require higher levels of community care and have not been well supported in lower level of care options.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional II:
• Oversee the administrative operations of the team.
• Provide clinical oversight of services ensuring patients are seen in accordance with their needs and the delivery of best and ethical practices.
• Provide direct services to ACT service beneficiaries.
• Ensure services are documented in accordance with CARF, SCOMH, SWMHC/QA Corporate Compliance HIPAA, Transcultural, and Productivity Standards, Policies and procedures, and requirements.
• Provide direct supervision to ACT team members to include but not limited to facilitating clinical supervision meetings, treatment team meetings, coordinating training for team and completing evaluations.
• Ensure a department commitment to cultural affairs and ensures all direct reports have a cultural affairs component to his or her planning document as a measurable objective.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan and ensures timely completion of prior authorizations.
• Pursue professional development through collegial consultation, continuing education, and licensure.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A master's degree in guidance counseling or the social sciences or a related field and professional experience in a mental health, human services, or social service program.
• Must be licensed as licensed Psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC, or LMFT. Three (3) years' experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness and a minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift 5lbs.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bi-lingual abilities in English and Spanish (or other language) are a plus.
• Experience working with adults with Serious Mental Illness.

Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must demonstrate:

• Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles, methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of serious and persistent mental illness.
• An ability to listen and understand and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
• Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family, and group psychotherapy.
• Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines.
• Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports.
• Ability to organize and manage time.

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 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 *
  1. State Retirement Plan
  2. 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

• Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.

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Did you graduate with at least a master's degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field from an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to having a master's degree from an accredited university, please list your degree.
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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 a minimum of two (2) years of post-graduate experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with adults diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness?

• Yes
• No

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Are you licensed as a licensed psychologist, LISW-CP, LPC, or LMFT? professional license.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to being professionally licensed, please list your license.
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Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable" or "open").
Required Question