COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

County Mental Health Program Director (Local Government) - Washington County MH/ID

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County Mental Health Program Director (Local Government) - Washington County MH/ID

Salary

$60,981.64 Annually

Location

Washington County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-81581-L0753

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Washington Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

04/16/2024

Closing Date

4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0753

Position Number

80003807

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213463

Bureau / Division

Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services

Worksite Address

95 West Beau Street

Worksite Address

Suite 300

City

Washington, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15301

Contact Name

Carrie Taylor

Contact Phone

724.229.5930

Contact Email

taylorc@co.washington.pa.us

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you eager to start the next chapter in your career in a management position where you have the ability to make a positive impact in the community? The Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Mental Health Program Director. This is a great opportunity to help the community and residents of Washington County. Make your career aspirations a reality with us

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is professional work of a supervisory and administrative nature involving the mental health program planning, analysis, coordinating, and implementation of mental health services for children, youth, young adults, and their families within the Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) program. The primary job responsibilities are planning, developing, and supervising mental health services to improve the quality of life for children, youth, young adults, and their families. Work also includes developing and implementing plans and objectives for the Children's Department in an effective manner which supports a strength-based approach to ensure recovery and resiliency for children, youth, and young adults. You will have the opportunity to promote strong team building within the department to meet performance goals. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Managing all department staff including hiring and evaluating job performance

+ Ensuring behavioral health services are developed as a team approach with a variety of stakeholders

+ Developing and expanding new children's mental health services to meet the demanding need for more Evidence Based Treatment

+ Ensuring quality services are being delivered by our network and provider system

+ Evaluating the effectiveness of new initiatives and making recommendations to the Administrator

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 2;or

+ Five years of professional level experience in the field of mental health, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative work; and a bachelor's degree;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ You must pass a background investigation.

+ A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

+ Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ 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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Have you been employed by a Pennsylvania local government agency in a civil service covered position as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in the mental health field?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time professional mental health experience do you possess in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity?

+ 3 years or more

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much graduate coursework in the behavioral, social or habilitative sciences, community planning, community organization or related field have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ 30 or more credits

+ 15 but less than 30 credits

+ Less than 15 credits

+ None

08

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which Level of Performance most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The Level of Performance you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the Yes button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Develop program objectives and associated plans, policies, and procedures. This involves conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, and county contractual agreements..

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience LEADING A TEAM that developed program objectives and associated plans, policies, and procedures. This involved conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures, and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, or county contractual agreements.

+ B. I have experience as a MEMBER OF A TEAM that developed program objectives and associated plans, policies, and procedures. This involved conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures, and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, or county contractual agreements.

+ C. I have experience developing procedures which ensured compliance.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

10

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience,

+ The actual duties you performed related to program development

+ Your level of responsibility

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM EVALUATION

Analyze and monitor the effectiveness of programs to meet goals and objectives by reviewing documentation such as service utilization, chart audits, etc. Explore programmatic or fiscal outcomes to determine program cost effectiveness and adherence to all applicable requirements, standards, and implications of policy decisions. Implement policy changes and/or actions necessary to resolve concerns for the program under review.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience exploring programmatic or fiscal outcomes and implications of policy decisions or proposed policy changes and ensuring adherence to all applicable requirements and standards. I was responsible for resolving program concerns and ensuring implementation of resolution actions.

+ B. I have experience identifying concerns related to fiscal outcomes, implications of policy decisions or proposed policy changes, and adherence to all applicable requirements and standards. I identified program concerns for others to resolve.

+ C. I have experience supporting a team by analyzing programmatic or fiscal data, policy decisions or changes, and applicable requirements and standards. I discussed my findings with other staff members who identified concerns and handled the resolution.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to analyzing and monitoring programs

+ Your level of responsibility

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - SUPERVISION

Supervises staff by performing the full range of supervisory functions. This includes assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work; identifying training needs and providing training; preparing employee performance evaluations; approving leave; taking corrective actions; resolving complaints and grievances; and participating in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience supervising staff by performing the full range of supervisory functions including assigning, monitoring, and reviewing work; identifying training needs and providing training; preparing employee performance evaluations; approving leave; taking corrective actions; resolving complaints and grievances; and participating in the performance of subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

+ B. I have experience as a lead worker by assigning work and identifying appropriate training as needed, meeting regularly with staff to review work assignments, and participating in the performance of the team's work as needed.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to human resources, organizational behavior, or training such as effective leadership skills, teambuilding, or coaching skills.

+ D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to supervision

+ Your level of responsibility

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University/Training

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov

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