What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) Washington County MH/ID position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding human services career where you have the opportunity to improve the lives of others? If so, consider joining Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services as a Mental Health Program Specialist - Planning & Development. This position is responsible for coordinating community adult and transition age mental health programs throughout Washington County. Take your career up a notch with our department and make your career goals a reality!
We offer a generous benefits package, including family health insurance, retirement contribution, and wellness benefits/activities for both employees and their families.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Mental Health Program Specialist (MHPS1), you will be performing professional work of an administrative nature involving the program planning, administration, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community adult mental health programs. You will have the opportunity to specialize in the area of monitoring and coordinating implementation of services, functioning as the direct assistant to the Mental Health Program Director. Work includes data collection, quality assurance, and acting as a liaison with consumers, families, and providers of peer supports, rehabilitative services, as well as housing and residential programs as well as many other services. Services may include Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, case management, supported employment, evidenced based practices, and other treatment services. Additional responsibilities include:
- Monitoring compliance of service providers
- Providing oversight of services
- Monitoring state hospital discharges
- Attending and assisting with trainings and outreach opportunities in the community
- Monitoring the Consumer Family Satisfaction Team
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of professional level experience in the field of mental health; and a bachelor's degree;or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation.
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
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This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
