County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Adult Unit) (Local Govt.) - Luzerne-Wyoming County MH/ID
County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Adult Unit) (Local Govt.) - Luzerne-Wyoming County MH/ID
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USD 56313 - 56313
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you interested in a rewarding career in human services where you have the opportunity to improve the lives of others If so consider joining LuzerneWyoming County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2. In this vital role you will serve as an administrative mental health professional with primary responsibility for overseeing adult mental health services across Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. If you are a mental health professional dedicated to promoting and improving mental health in your community we encourage you to apply today.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Program Specialist 2 oversees services to include inpatient outpatient partial hospitalization crisis intervention case management emergency services and base service units. Operating with a high degree of independence this position ensures effective collaboration with various mental health providers throughout Pennsylvania. The role plays a key part in service planning budgeting compliance and performance monitoring.
Additionally this position plays a central role in the oversight and coordination of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) programs as well as the Treatment Court Expansion Grant and PCCD Grant programs which support crosssystem collaboration community wellness criminal justice reform and recovery support for justiceinvolved individuals.
Key responsibilities to include but not limited to:- Reviewing county mental health expenditures to ensure compliance
- Creating and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) aligned with the needsbased mental health plan to address service gaps in the community
- Developing implementing and overseeing performancebased contracts aligned with recognized standards of care
- Coordinating and reviewing admissions for Luzerne and Wyoming County residents referred to state hospitals for inpatient treatment
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday Friday with 30minute lunch.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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:
- One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1;or
- Three 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:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
