What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on your community and helping those struggling with mental health issues, then a career with the Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration may be the perfect fit for you. As a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will have the opportunity to support and empower individuals to achieve hope, independence, and recovery. Through your work, you will make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of others, making it a fulfilling and rewarding career choice. Join us in our mission to enrich lives and make a positive impact in the world.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will play a crucial role in improving the well-being of individuals in Fayette County. Your responsibilities will include developing, coordinating, reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring behavioral health services, with a focus on implementing recovery and resilience principles and utilizing best practice models. You will also be responsible for coordinating community based care management between various organizations, such as Fayette County Behavioral Health, Fayette HealthChoices, and other community-based organizations, to address social determinants of health. You will be participating in the development of new services, assessing community needs, researching service models, interpreting regulations and other requirements, and reviewing service proposals and budgets. Additionally, you will review and assess referrals for the Community Based Care Management Program and ensure that individuals are connected to appropriate community-based organizations that can help mitigate social determinants of health. Your work will have a significant impact on the overall health and well-being of the community.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- 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 :
Other Requirements :
Legal Requirement :
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 :
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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.
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