Administrative Specialist II / Insights - Young Adults Program (Columbia Area MHC)
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Apply to Administrative Specialist II / Insights - Young Adults Program (Columbia Area MHC) at South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob details
- Location
- Richland County or Columbia or Cayce
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $31,314 - $40,698/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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 Specialist II for the Insight / Young Adults Program 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 (OMH), Columbia Area Mental Health Center (CAMHC), Adult Clinic Services, 2715 Colonial Dr, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Administrative Specialist II, working under limited supervision, you will perform a variety of advanced secretarial and administrative duties within the Insights/Young Adults Program.Responsibilities for this Administrative Specialist II:
- Provide administrative support to the clinicians and staff of the Insights/Young Adults Program.
- Responsible for the clerical and administrative needs of the Young Adult Program. Ensure common areas are in good repair and are neat, clean, and welcoming. Order office supplies as needed. Coordinate delivery of mail to and from the campus programs.
- Maintain responsibility for ensuring patient medical records are up to date. Serve as primary liaison to area hospitals as needed.
- Maintain primary responsibility for ensuring payments are collected by patients in accordance with BHDD-OMH /CAMHC policies. Work with program manager to ensure patients who have outstanding balances have a plan for addressing their debt.
- Maintain responsibility for scheduling. Ensure that provider schedules are accurate and kept up to date and that aftercare appointments are scheduled in accordance with BHDD-OMH / CAMHC policy. Ensure that Medicaid transportation is scheduled for those patients who require transportation in order to attend appointments.
- Respond to telephone messages, emails, Teams messages, and inter-office mail.
- Comply with the BHDD-OMH Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing job duties.
Position Duties
- A high school diploma. Related clerical experience may be substituted for a high school diploma.
Minimum Qualifications
- An associate degree in secretarial science and the ability to type a corrected rate of 55 wpm.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Other Qualifications
Post hire, employees must:
- Have extensive knowledge of office management policies, practices and procedures; working knowledge of general administrative service functions
- The ability to collect and assemble information in a clear, concise manner.
- Be able to pass Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
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.
Benefits
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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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Address 400 Otarre ParkwayCayce, South Carolina, 29033 PhoneOIDD - (803)898-9600
OMH - (803) 898-8600