County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Fayette County MH/ID

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.

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.

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.

• This particular position also requires applicants possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. If no eligible candidates who live within Fayette County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• 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.

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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.

• 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.