Administrative Assistant - ACT - Spartanburg

State of South Carolina • Spartanburg County, SC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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 a Administrative Assistant 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, Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave. Spartanburg, SC 29303. As the Administrative Assistant supporting the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, you will provide evidenced based services in an intensive non-residential 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• A bachelor's degree may be substituted for related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Enter and track team performance and patient outcome data as well as running reports on such data.
• Provide support to the team by receiving calls and responding to office walk-ins, triaging and coordinating communication between the team and individuals.
• Actively participate in the daily team meeting, assisting with organization and record keeping and scheduling activities.
• Shall comply with South Carolina Department of Mental Health Compliance Plan and all legal responsibilities and requirements in performing his/her job duties.
• Complete all annual required trainings to in include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinician trainings.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 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 (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED