County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Adult Unit) (Local Govt.) - Luzerne-Wyoming County MH/ID

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 Luzerne-Wyoming 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.

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 cross-system collaboration, community wellness, criminal justice reform, and recovery support for justice-involved 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 needs-based mental health plan to address service gaps in the community
• Developing, implementing, and overseeing performance-based 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:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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.
• 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.

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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.