County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) – Washington Co MH/

Reference #: 4637787
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a rewarding career in human services, dedicated to improving the lives of others?  Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 to conduct duties associated with planning and development.  This is a fantastic opportunity to help your community and the residents of Washington County while conducting valued and meaningful work.  We invite you to apply for this exciting career opportunity today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This is professional work of an administrative nature involving the program planning, administration, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community adult mental health programs.  Within this role, you will function as a member of the administrative staff of the Washington County BHDS and under the direction of the Mental Health Program Director of Planning & Development.  As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will specialize in the area of monitoring and coordinating implementation of services and functioning as the direct assistant to the Mental Health Program Director in the areas of data collection and quality assurance.  You will also serve as a liaison with consumers, families, and providers of peer supports, rehabilitative services, housing and residential programs, and many other services including but not limited to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supported employment, and evidence based practices.

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 bachelors 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.
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/A ditional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us atra-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.

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.
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.

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.