Behavioral Health Analyst

This is professional judicial program work assisting the Behavioral Health Administrator in analyzing, coordinating, managing and implementing best practices in Pennsylvania’s courts to improve outcomes for people facing behavioral health challenges. Primary responsibilities include conducting professional-level program research, analysis, and developing and coordinating professional education, supporting a statewide communications plan, and data collection/dissemination to support the efforts of the PA Courts’ Office of Behavioral Health.

• We are accepting applications for our Philadelphia or Harrisburg location.

• Collects, analyzes, and disseminates data and information regarding best practices at the intersections of behavioral health and the courts
• Maintain strong relationships with county leaders, court staff, and system partners.
• Assists judicial districts, regions, and community partners in crafting solutions to local needs through research into best practices and problem-solving efforts.
• Performs procedural and operational reviews of current practices and research into the behavioral health needs and continuums of care of justice-involved individuals and families in specific communities.
• Identifies common areas of problem or concern and collaborates to craft solutions.
• Coordinates and plans training programs and networking opportunities for court staff, county leaders, and community partners, using both in-person and online modalities.
• Develops and supports professional trainings to enhance deflection and diversion opportunities, early interventions, early identification, trauma-informed practices and procedures, specialty dockets, and improving continuums of care at the intersections of courts and behavioral health.
• Facilitates and supports state, regional, and local leadership committees, networking opportunities, and events throughout the state.
• Collects and evaluates data related to quality of behavioral health and/or court programs and services.
• Collaborates with industry professionals to keep abreast of current issues, trends and best practices through research, outreach, and site visits.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries regarding requests for support and the office’s current activities and operations.
• Assists in interactions with judicial leadership and state partners
• Creates and modifies newsletters, educational & training materials, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Supports the planning, coordination, and administrative tasks of the Office of Behavioral Health.

• Bachelor’s degree PLUS
• Two years’ experience with the development, evaluation, and implementation of programs or system enhancements related to behavioral health and/or the courts.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

• Satisfactory criminal background check required.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and 365.)
• Strong communications, presentation, organizational, and planning skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Excellent benefits program, including comprehensive, low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans for employees and eligible family members beginning on the first day of employment
• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 12 paid vacation days per year.
• Salary increases, employee assistance programs, and State retirement plans.
• Telework may be available up to 2 days per week after training.