Division Director Residential Behavioral (#012550) Mental Health, Columbia (RICHLAND)

Salary: $102,934.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 012550
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Mental Health/Substance Abuse Services
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH50
Position Number:: 012550
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 8
Hiring Range - Min.: $102,934.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $102,934.00
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: NOTE: This position is recruited through NEOGOV only; Candidates must apply online via the South Carolina State Jobs website: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sc/ to be considered for this position.Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 Employment@doc.sc.gov
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Work Time: Monday-Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm) Hours/Week: 37.50Shift/Work Schedule: 02
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Deputy/Assistant Deputy Director of Behavioral Health Services:

• Directs and manages all aspects of the SCDC division of men's residential behavioral health services.
• Will operate with a great deal of autonomy to accomplish goals, assess needs and evaluate programs and services.
• Provide training, clinical supervision, and resource information to agency staff related to behavioral health services.
• Direct and manage all aspects of the residential BH services for male inmates (MH and addiction treatment), to include overseeing personnel matters (hiring, supervision, training, disciplinary actions), and ensure compliance with SCDC policies and procedures, as well as state and federal rules and regulations.
• Provide administrative oversight to the residential MH and addiction treatment units via supervision of the program managers.
• Works closely with the institutional executive staff when necessary to ensure divisional policies and procedures are being followed.
• Provide administrative oversight of activity therapy services via supervision of the activity therapy director.
• Works closely with the DD/Asst. DD of BH services in regard to strategic planning/program expansion, including the provision of grant funding to support new initiatives.
• Attend divisional meeting and trainings and serves as a BH representative on various boards as required.
• Coordinate quality improvement reviews and program audits of services in collaboration with the BH CQM manager.
• Perform other duties as requested by the DD/Asst. DD of BH services.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State of South Carolina minimum requirements:
A Bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
SCDC minimum requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).

• A master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related clinical field.
• Five (5) years of relevant program experience that involves the supervision of clinical and administrative programs involving the treatment of psychiatric disorders and or addiction-related disorders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the treatment of sexual offenders is preferred.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.
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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Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format.
04

How would you describe your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

05

Do you have a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related clinical field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years do you have of relevant program experience that involves the supervision of clinical and administrative programs involving the treatment of psychiatric disorders and or addiction-related disorders?

• Less than a year
• 1 Year, less than 2
• 2 Years, less than 3
• 3 Years, less than 4
• 4 Years, less than 5
• 5 Years, less than 6
• 6 Years, less than 7
• 7 Years, less than 8
• 8 Years, less than 9
• 9 Years, less than 10
• 10 or more years

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Do you have experience in the treatment of sexual offenders?

• Yes
• No

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