Mental Health Program Coordinator for Pediatric Practices

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Program Coordinator II (QTIP Mental Health Coordinator) to connect pediatric practices with mental health resources, support system-level change, and help build practice capacity for screening and managing behavioral health needs.

The role visits practices, collaborates with providers and state staff, and develops strategies to integrate mental health services into daily operations, while coordinating with policy staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant behavioral health or health care experience.
• Experience in health care settings, providing mental health services and case management.
• CHW certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; occasional travel; in-office role.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health expertise to the QTIP program and share updates.
• Serve as main liaison among QTIP practices, mental health providers, and state staff.
• Assist practices in screening for behavioral health needs and train in national methods.
• Identify and address practices’ mental health support needs and integrate into daily operations.
• Review state policies affecting pediatric mental health services and advise on impact.
• Provide leadership and improve processes to advance agency goals.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of South Carolina, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Program Coordinator II (QTIP Mental Health Coordinator) to connect pediatric practices with mental health resources, support system-level change, and help build practice capacity for screening and managing behavioral health needs.

The role visits practices, collaborates with providers and state staff, and develops strategies to integrate mental health services into daily operations, while coordinating with policy staff