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

Full Time
Washington County, PA
Posted
Job description
THE POSITION

Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mental Health Program Specialist! This is a great opportunity to help the community and residents of Washington County. Apply today!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is professional work of an administrative nature involving the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring and coordination of the Children and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) for Washington County. A primary focus of this position is the coordination of care for at-risk youth who are involved in multi-systems by having CASSP meetings to develop a multi-system service plan that will meet the individualized needs of the child and family. Under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director, the CASSP Coordinator provides duties and responsibilities necessary to facilitate inter-agency meetings for children or adolescents who are involved in multiple service systems in order to assist in the development of a collaborative service plan, follow-up with team members to assure implementation, and provide ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the service plan. The CASSP Coordinator provides technical assistance to contract and service providers, interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and provides advice regarding overall policies and program objectives.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Full-time employment.
  • Work hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 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.
  • 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%20Info/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.
  • 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.

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