Administrative Specialist II

State of South Carolina

  • Richland County, SC
  • $27,510-39,207 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health- Inpatient Services, 610 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.The Office of Mental Health's mission is 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.
As the Administrative Specialist II, working under limited supervision, you will coordinate and manage referrals for proposed admissions to Morris Village daily. You will work in condition with the Program Manager, Medical Director, Admission Director, A&D, and hospital Medical Staff to facilitate admissions. Function as a liaison between Morris Village and the community with referral agencies. Supervise the daily activities of the referral assistant assigned to work the front information area.Responsibilities for the Administrative Specialist II include:
  • Monitor and review admissions and discharge bed boards and/or electronic records to maintain a 96% occupancy rate daily.
  • Communicate with community referral sources, other agencies, and local mental health centers regarding the preadmission process of Adults with Substance Abuse and Adults who are dually diagnosed for admission to MV.
  • Gather and document information for voluntary and judicial referral for review regarding application for admission to ensure the triage to standing to determine appropriateness and review medical issues that may need to be addressed before admission.
  • Coordinate and provide assistance to ensure patients admission and waiting list in a timely manner are completed.
  • Comply with corporate compliance policies related to Harassment-Free Workplace and Time & Attendance.
  • A high school diploma and two years of clerical experience or an associate degree in secretarial science or a related field or three years of clerical experience.
Additional Requirements
  • Must be able to lift 30 pounds, handle soiled property brought by patients, walk to and from cottages/units, and push, pull, and assist in taking patients to cottages/units in wheelchairs if necessary.
  • Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Post hire, employees must:
  • Be able to work closely with incoming patients and staff, even in calm or hostile situations, as a part of their daily duties.
  • Obtain CPR, MAPS and basic BHA training.
  • Be able to work discreetly and independently, using good judgement in the performance of duties.
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
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
  • Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan
  • State Optional Retirement Program
*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.

State of South Carolina