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 an Administrative Assistantwho 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, Pee Dee Mental Health Center, 125 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506.This position provides Administrative Assistance to the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team who provides 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 Administrative Assistant:- Ongoing coordinating and monitoring all non-clinical operations of the ACT Team including managing medical records, operating and coordinating the management information system, and maintaining accounting and budget records for the patient and program expenditures.
- Enter and track team performance and patient outcome data as well as running reports on such data.
- Actively participate in the daily team meeting, assisting with organization and record keeping, and scheduling activities.
- Provide support to the team by receiving calls and responding to office walk-ins, triaging, and coordinating communication between the team and individuals.
- Adhere to policies and procedures according to Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, and CARF. Shall comply with South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing their job duties.
- Complete all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings.
- Demonstrate adherence to CARF standards, and SCDBHDD and Center policies and procedures.
- A high school diploma and relevant experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.
Additional Requirements:- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle.
- Position is considered essential and may be called back during crises/disaster/emergencies.
- Position will be part of the Assertive Community Treatment Team
- Requires flexible schedule.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language).
Post hire, employees must:- Be able to maintain confidential information.
- Have the ability to plan and organize workload.
- Be able to function with limited supervision.
- Have the ability to establish and maintain effective 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*
*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.
