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

Begin a rewarding career in human services where you can improve the lives of others in your community! The Luzerne-Wyoming County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 join our team. In this role, you will be involved in mental health program planning, service analysis, and coordination for children and adolescents while ensuring timely, effective, and coordinated outreach and services for youth with multi-systemic needs. If you are excited to join us in delivering high-quality, family-focused services throughout Luzerne and Wyoming Counties, apply today!

In this position, you will collaborate with interagency partners and private providers to deliver high-quality, family-focused services. You will be responsible for scheduling and conducting case review meetings, coordinating special teams to address specific needs, and initiating development strategies and grant writing activities. Your work will involve promoting the meaningful inclusion of parents and consumers in treatment planning, service development, evaluation, and policy development. Some of your duties will include engaging with parents and children to understand family concerns, as well as providing advisory services and support to community agencies and educational programs. Additionally, you will negotiate service plan financing with team members from involved agencies and systems.

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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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.