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

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Beaver County, PA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Beaver County Behavioral Health’s administrative office is seeking a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 to support and strengthen the county’s System of Care. The position monitors existing programs, helps develop new initiatives, and provides guidance and technical assistance to individuals, families, providers, and community partners. It participates in the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community mental health programs and helps ensure services meet residents’ needs.

The role involves explaining mental health programs and funding streams, overseeing program quality and compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Work takes place in both office and community-based settings. The position is full-time, normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 60-minute lunch. Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, may occasionally be needed to meet community needs.

After successful completion of the probationary period, part-time telework of up to two days per week may be available depending on office needs. Telework requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location in Pennsylvania; the ability to telework may change. If unable to telework, the employee may report to the headquarters office in Beaver Falls.

Applicants need two years of professional-level experience in mental health and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A conditional offer requires a drug screening. Applicants must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement and be able to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

• Two years of professional-level experience in the field of mental health and a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment requires a drug screening.
• Provide relevant, detailed experience and education in the application; applicants claiming education must attach college transcripts, with unofficial transcripts accepted.

Responsibilities

• Help assess program needs and facilitate projects to expand or create behavioral health programs.
• Participate in complaint meetings, complex case discussions, incident management and review, and program evaluations.
• Interpret rules, policies, and obligations; initiate, review, consult on, and approve funding authorizations; and monitor contract implementation.
• Meet with service providers, families, and community partners to explain programs, coordinate training opportunities, and support key initiatives.
• Help providers, families, and community partners resolve conflicts, meet requirements, and use available systems effectively.
• Review, analyze, evaluate, monitor, and coordinate community mental health programs.
• Explain mental health programs and funding streams and help oversee program quality and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level