County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Local Government) - Luzerne-Wyoming County MH/ID

Are you seeking a fulfilling career in human services that allows you to make a positive impact on the lives of others? If so, consider the role of Mental Health Program Specialist 2 with Luzerne-Wyoming County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. This position focuses on planning and coordinating mental health programs for children and adolescents, ensuring that youth with complex needs receive timely and effective support. Join us in providing high-quality, family-centered services across Luzerne and Wyoming Counties-apply today!

As a Program Specialist 2, you will engage in collaborative efforts with various interagency partners, such as school districts, Children & Youth Services, and Mental Health, among others, to provide high-quality, family-centered services. Your role will involve scheduling and facilitating case review meetings, coordinating specialized teams to meet specific needs of children and families, and developing strategies for service enhancement, including grant writing. Additionally, you will promote the active involvement of parents and consumers in treatment planning and policy development. Your responsibilities will also encompass understanding family concerns prior to meetings, offering advisory support to community agencies, negotiating service financing, identifying service gaps, maintaining a comprehensive resource database, being on-call for MH/DS Administration during off-hours, and participating in regional and state CASSP meetings and cross-system initiatives.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• 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 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.
  
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. If no eligible candidates who live within Luzerne and Wyoming Counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• 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 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

• 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.