Chief Of Clinical Operations
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 Chief of Clinical Operations 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, Anderson Clinic, 1 Linwa Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621.
Job Responsibilities for the Program Manager II / Chief of Clinical Operations :
- Direct and manage AOP's clinic services implementation, enhancement, and day-to-day operations through the direct supervision of the Clinic Directors, Community Services Manager and CAF Director.
- Provide oversight to the Supervisors to ensure clinical staff in the area of Compliance and that clinical staff are trained on Compliance.
- Participate in the Center's Compliance Committee, Quality Assurance Team, Executive Staff, Executive Management Team, and Quality Improvement Team.
- Assist Center's Executive Director through program design and implementation, consultation and carrying out special projects as assigned.
- Participate in the decision-making process of the Center and is accountable for end results.
- Develop patient advisory board or mechanism for patient feedback into current and new programs and development.
- Ensure that all staff have knowledge of and are measured against productivity expectations for clinical service.
- Provide follow up with managers to ensure plans are developed for those staff, clinics and programs that are not achieving Patient Care Hours (PCH) standard.
- Ensure a system is in place to meet established access requirements for patients. Ensures caseload guidelines for adults (80), children (60), and Medication Management Order (MMO) (200) are met.
- Ensure patient functionality is measured by the Daily Living Assessment (DLA-20).
- Ensure Center-wide use of Collaborative Documentation.
- Ensure staff documentation is done per OMH & AOP guidelines.
- Review monthly Report Cards, Patient Care Hours (PCH) Reports and other relevant data to guide clinical services and develop plans for all programs to be meeting targeted goals.
- Serve as Justice Involved Program Liaison.
- Host the Quarterly Probate Judges meeting with three county judges and multiple community partners.
- Participate in multiple community agency monthly meetings and partnerships.
- Participate in multiple coordination efforts with Department of Justice programs with law enforcement in multiple counties.
- Work with Leadership to ensure systems and procedures are in place to meet CARF survey standards for a successful CARF survey and ensures systems are put in place to meet required protocols to obtain ongoing successful CARF recertifications.
- Act as Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for AOPMHC.
Minimum and Additional Requirements :
A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.Preferred Qualifications :
A master's degree with 5+ years' experience in a community mental health program, including 2+ supervisory experience and currently licensed as a LMSW, LPC, LMFT, or higher by the SC Board of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.Additional Comments :
Post hire, employees must have :Routinely travel between the three-county locations of Anderson, Oconee and Pickens.Participate in on-going in-service training and other education opportunities in order to maintain and / or acquire necessary skills.Be able to exercise discretion in interpreting and applying establish objectives, policies and procedures.Have working knowledge of mental health legal principles and practices of methods, principles and practices of clinical counseling and educational services, considerable knowledge of psychopathology and patient management in psychiatric setting, working knowledge of basic health and welfare services.Be able to effectively plan, coordinate and manager complex treatment and to conduct detailed investigations, draw conclusions and recommend required actions.Have the ability to compose reports, documents, correspondence and ability to evaluate situations and issues.Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time employees :
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.15 days annual (vacation) leave per year15 days sick leave per year13 paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveS.C. Deferred Compensation Program availableRetirement benefit choices :State Retirement PlanState Optional Retirement Program