ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ACT TEAM - State of South Carolina : Job Details

Job Responsibilities

This position is being re-advertised. Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still being considered.

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.

This position is located at the SC Dept. of Mental Health at Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) , at the Camden Clinic, located at 2611 Liberty Hill Road, Camden, S.C. 29020.

* 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 throughout the Santee-Wateree catchment area. 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.

* 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. Perform all job duties & provide all services & documentation in compliance with CARF, SCDMH, SWCMHC, Quality Assurance, Compliance, HIPAA, Transcultural, & Productivity Standards, Center Policies & Procedures, Corporate Compliance, Fire and Safety, and all legal responsibilities and requirements.

* Enters and tracks team performance and patient outcome data as well as running reports on such data. Actively participates in the daily team meeting, assisting with organization and record keeping, and scheduling activities.

* Provides support to the team by receiving calls and responding to office walk-ins, triaging, and coordinating communication between the team and individuals.

* This position will require travel throughout the Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center catchment area.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Min. T & E: A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the related work experience.

Note: Applicants must also meet Agency minimum requirements to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Additional Comments

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 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. Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application.

Who We Are

Santee-Wateree Community Mental Health Center is part of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Santee-Wateree CMHC provides mental health services to individuals in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee, and Sumter Counties.

Mission Statement

To support the recovery of people with mental illnesses within our communities.

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

State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs