Program Coordinator II (QTIP Mental Health Coordinator) / 61096749

Program Coordinator II (QTIP Mental Health Coordinator) / 61096749

Salary

$53,142.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

Richland County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

194461

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services

Division

Bureau of Quality

Opening Date

10/30/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

AH40

Position Number:

61096749

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN09

Hiring Range - Min.

$53,142.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$55,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application not being referred.

Veteran Preference Statement

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

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Job Responsibilities

The Agencys mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.

This is position is located in the Bureau of Quality, Richland County.

This is an in-office role and not a telecommute or remote position.

Are you the One? We are looking for an Program Coordinator II (QTIP Mental Health Coordinator) who helps Quality through Technology and Innovation in Pediatrics (QTIP) by helping connect pediatric practices to local and national mental health resources, support system level change, and assist with building practice capacity to screen and manage behavioral health needs through providing technical training and assistance. This position is responsible for serving as a regional point of contact, conducting site visits and providing locally-informed, accessible, and responsive support to practices, and establishing and maintaining relationships with community partners. The QTIP Coordinator reports to the QTIP Manager in the Bureau of Quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides mental health expertise to the QTIP program, visits each practice, and shares important updates with them.

• Acts as the main go-between for QTIP pediatric practices, mental health providers, state health staff, and other groups working on behavioral health. Shares information about how mental health services are being built into QTIP practices at the local, state, and national levels. Builds community partnerships to support outreach and referrals. Represents QTIP on state committees focused on mental health services.

• Works with QTIP pediatric practices to set up ways to check for children's mental and behavioral health needs. Helps them choose and use screening tools, provides expert guidance, and trains them on recommended national methods for delivering mental health care.

• Works with QTIP pediatric practices to determine their mental health support needs and preferred ways to access those services. Helps practices integrate mental health care into their daily operations and supports them in developing and carrying out strategies to strengthen their mental health services.

• Looks into current state policies on children's mental and behavioral health services. Works with policy staff and other agency teams to understand how changes might affect the rules, procedures, or funding for mental health services in pediatric practices.

• Provides leadership or support on additional projects as directed by agency leadership and consistently seeks ways to improve processes to advance the agency's overall strategies and goals.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE and TGE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience related to behavioral health, mental health, and/or health care services.

An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered with prior State Human Resources approval.

All degrees must be from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

PREFERRED: Experience working in a health care setting, providing direct mental health services, providing case management services and working knowledge of family and systems theory. Certified community health worker (CHW), preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Occasional overnight travel
• Requires holder to drive routinely
• Overtime and/or weekend work with deputy approval
• Sitting and/or standing for long period of time
• Lifting requirements : 20lbs
• In-office role

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of systems of care model, understanding the value of integrated care and the role Medicaid plays in the provision of health care services to SC children.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize work activities and prioritize tasks to meet deadline.
• Ability to conceptualize change and initiate appropriate activities to move from concepts to implement.
• Ability to apply rules and regulations; prepare reports and present information.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks in a variety of methods: face-to-face meetings, virtual meetings, written communication and phone calls.

Additional Comments

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application for qualification purposes. All applicants must apply online. All correspondence from the Office of Human Resources will be through electronic mail.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services 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.

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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The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Please, thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of your application and the Supplemental Questions. Failure to provide detailed and complete information will result in your application being rejected. Any misrepresentation or omissions will result in your disqualification from employment and/or termination. You may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.

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The established hiring range for this position is $53,142 to $55,000. Do you accept this range?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelors degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have professional experience in social service programs, business administration, general administrative management or relevant program experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license? If yes, please provide your drivers license number and state of issuance.

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Please select your level of familiarity with integrated behavioral health in pediatric or primary care settings.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

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Please explain your experience supporting mental or behavioral health initiatives in clinical or community settings ("see resume" is not an acceptable response and could result in disqualification).

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Please explain your experience providing trainings, technical assistance, or resource navigation related to behavioral health ("see resume" is not an acceptable response and could result in disqualification).

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Do you have experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, or care coordination? Please explain ("see resume" is not an acceptable response and could result in disqualification).

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Please describe your familiarity with Medicaid's role in supporting children's behavioral health services. Include any experience assisting families or providers in navigating Medicaid-covered services ("see resume" is not an acceptable response and could result in disqualification).

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Do you wish to claim Veteran Preference? If yes, you must submit a copy of your DD214 Form with your job application in order to qualify and claim this preference.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this career opportunity?

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Department of Health and Human Services Address 1801 Main Street, Suite 224

Columbia, South Carolina, 29201

Phone 803-898-2670

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