Deputy Director - Administrative Services (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

*INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**  

With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.              

In this position, you will plan, direct, organize, and evaluate the functions of the Division of Administrative Services which includes the following areas of SCDMH: Financial Services; Human Resources; Network and Information Technology; Physical Plant Services; and Special Projects. Delegate responsibilities to the Assistant Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer as needed for operational effectiveness.

• Directs the preparation of the Agency's Strategic Plan and coordinates such strategic planning activities as necessary to formulate, prepare, and enact the Strategic Plan.
• Correlates the preparation of the annual Accountability Report, other information requests from legislative bodies, and national surveys (NASMHPD, SAMHSA, NAMI, etc.), and ensures that each is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a secure, HIPAA-compliant information technology system that meets the needs of the clinical and administrative staff of DMH.
• Identifies future information technology needs and list, prioritize, engage, and implement such measures so as to affect the completion of such needs.
• Ensures the recruitment and onboarding of qualified talent to meet staffing needs, including timely enrollment of benefits, retirement, and insurance options.
• Ensures employee relations' discipline and grievance matters are addressed in a timely manner and adhere to all State and Agency policies.
• Identifies projects in collaboration with State Director, Mental Health Commission and Leadership Team.
• Develops a project management plan to include: funding/budget; internal and external stakeholders/partners; task management timelines; outcomes / deliverables.

A bachelors degree with relevant program management experience. A minimum often (10) years of executive level of experience; five (5) of which should be at a management level with comparable responsibilities for administrative support functions such as human resources, IT, and comprehensive overall program responsibility.

Knowledge of internal operations of SCDMH; demonstrated commitment to customer service and responsiveness to customer needs. Thorough knowledge of organizational and managerial practices. Ability to make final decisions and clearly communicate decisions and instruct and direct staff in the implementation of those decisions. Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate with persons throughout the organization including clinicians, professionals, paraprofessionals, and senior management.

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.     

Considerable in-state and occasional overnight travel as well as some work after traditional business hours required. Environment is demanding and requires incumbent to manage multiple projects efficiently, effectively and timely. Must be able to lift 15 lbs.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs