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TMaH Whole Care Integration Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) / 61088144TG

State of South Carolina
Full-time
On-site
Richland County, South Carolina, United States
$52,100 - $88,600 USD yearly
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Job Responsibilities


*This is a Temporary Grant Position.*


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

This is position is located inΒ Bureau of Quality, Richland County.Β 

Exciting new opportunity to join a dynamic team to transform maternal & infant care!Β Β We are looking for aΒ Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) Whole Care Integration CoordinatorΒ who will be part of South Carolina's Transforming Maternal Health Model (TMaH) Team funded through a cooperative award with Center for Medicare and Medicaid services which will test whether effective implementation of a package of evidence-informed interventions, sustained by a value based payment model can improve maternal outcomes in a fiscally responsible way. This position will be part of a team to facilitate, develop, and implement a value-based care approach to maternity care services, focusing on the integration of whole person care principles within a team-based care model. This role will play a key role in researching, guiding, and educating internal and external team members on how to deliver whole person care and collaborate effectively within a team-based care value-based payment model using a learning collaborative framework to pilot and refine the approach. Β 
  • Provide integrated whole person care evidence-informed interventions to the Learning Collaborative curriculum and TMaH practices. Share information on community, statewide, and national research relevant to whole person care, via learning sessions, webinars, or site visits. Provide information to coordinate resources referrals among all TMaH practices. Serve as a liaison between maternal health providers and other community-based providers. Serve as the lead TMaH staff in providing information to local, state and national organization on providing information on whole person care. Continuously be attuned to issues of health equity and share evidence-informed interventions to address health disparities. Learning collaborative sessions can be virtual, off-site, and/or require overnight or weekend travel.
  • Uses quality improvement techniques with TMaH participants to incorporate screenings into their workflow and increase risk appropriate screenings, care and referral. Serves as technical expert in implementation of screening for perinatal depression, anxiety, tobacco use, substance use disorder, and HRSNs within the practice. Uses evidence informed practices to address health equity issues. Serve as a liaison between maternal health providers and other community-based providers. Works to establish referral pathways for TMaH practices and community service providers.
  • Work within DHHS to advocate for policies, procedures, and financial provision of whole person care in perinatal health care. Analyze Medicaid screening data and referral data to identify utilization and trends. Prepare reports and advised management on finding and recommendations. Conduct annual survey on whole person care within each TMaH practice. Work with TMaH team to create value-based payment mode that supports whole person care.Β 
  • Meet with the TMaH participants to identify their current understanding and their preferences regarding implementation of whole person care into their office/practice routines. Works with TMaH practice to develop a plan for implementing whole person care. Provide practices with information/resources to allow them to provide whole person care in a manner that works for their practice, population, and business model. Directs and guides practices in implementation of activities to enhance whole person care across the workforce.
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 in nursing, social work, public health, or health care administration.

PREFERRED: Master's degree in nursing, social work, public health, or health care administration. Relevant work experience in team-based care in a healthcare setting.

Additional Requirements:

  • Occasional overnight travel
  • Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in maternal health care, public health, or related field with a focus on integrating mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health into routine care.
  • Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring interdisciplinary teams.
  • Understand value-based care principles and how they relate to patient outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to engage with and educate staff of all levels on the integration of whole person care into their practice.
  • Ability to use data to assess performance and outcomes to drive continuous quality improvement.
  • Experience with collaborative improvement initiatives in health care settings.

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.