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

About the role

Are you looking for a career that actually makes a difference? Join a team that believes recovery is possible and strives to meet Beaver County residents’ unique behavioral health needs! The Beaver County Behavioral Health (BCBH) administrative office is looking for someone who is passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others to become our newest County Mental Health Program Specialist 1.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support and strengthen Beaver County's System of Care by monitoring existing programs, developing new initiatives, and providing guidance and technical assistance to individuals, families, and community partners. Success relies on strong communication, organizational, time management, and computer skills as well as the flexibility to work in both office and community-based settings. Join us in helping Beaver County residents thrive while continuing to enhance the BCBH comprehensive mental health system of care.

This position participates in the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community mental health programs. It explains mental health programs and funding streams, oversees program quality and compliance, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure services effectively meet the needs of county residents. As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Development and Implementation: Help assess program needs and facilitate projects to expand or create new behavioral health programs
• Quality Management and Performance Monitoring: Participate complaint meetings, complex case discussions, incident management and review, and program evaluations
• Regulatory and Contract Oversight: Interpret rules, policies, and obligations; initiate, review, consult on, and approve funding authorization; and monitor contract implementation
• Community Outreach and Education: Meet with service providers, families, and community partners explain programs, coordinate training opportunities, and support key initiatives
• Technical Assistance and Support: Help providers, families, and community partners resolve conflicts, meet requirements, and utilize available systems effectively

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Occasionally, flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours, is needed to meet community need.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week, after successful completion of the probationary period and depending on needs of the office. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Beaver Falls. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

Additional information

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.

• 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.