County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) Planning & Development

About the Role

This position supports the administration and coordination of adult and transition‑age mental health programs within Washington County. It focuses on program monitoring, evaluation, quality assurance, and collaboration with service providers. The role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on adult mental health services across the county while working in a team‑oriented, improvement‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor service providers for adherence to federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines.
• Service Oversight: Oversee assigned services and address needs as they arise.
• Documentation Management: Create reports and maintain records related to assigned duties.
• Committee Participation: Represent the program on designated committees and support related activities.
• Incident Management: Assist with incident documentation and follow‑up discussions with providers.
• Community Engagement: Attend trainings and outreach events to maintain knowledge and support program goals.

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.
• Must meet Pennsylvania residency requirements.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination and a drug screening.
• Compliance with the Child Protective Services Law, including submission and approval of criminal history reports (PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, FBI fingerprint clearance).

Schedule

Full‑time position. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Telework is not available for this position.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable. Further salary information will be communicated via email.