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

Are you looking for a career where you can use your talents to make a difference in the lives of the citizens throughout the community? Armstrong-Indiana County Behavioral and Developmental Health Program is eager to welcome a motivated Mental Health Program Specialist 1 to our team. This position gives you the opportunity to perform a wide variety of behavioral health administrative duties pertaining to quality management and regulatory compliance as well as act as the community liaison for all housing and social determinate of health initiatives. If you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this position, we want to hear from you!

As a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will be tasked with developing, implementing, and monitoring a continuous Quality Management and Improvement Plan for Armstrong-Indiana Behavioral and Developmental Health Program, including provisions for contracted community service providers. You will be required to remain informed on current compliance and quality standards and expectations that are relevant to the Behavioral Health program established by the state and federal government and other regulatory entities. This position focuses on working to develop relevant quality management, utilization, and data analysis reports for internal and external use. You will be responsible for scheduling and conducting provider on-site monitoring visits and desk reviews to ensure contractual compliance and documentation of service expectations, state/local/federal regulatory requirements, and fiscal accountability. Work includes preparing and disseminating reports regarding results of monitoring process and any corrective actions or recommendations; assisting service providers in the development and on-going improvement of their compliance and quality improvement process and plans; as well as attending scheduled licensure and monitoring visits from state, federal, Behavioral Health-Managed Care Organization, or any other compliance entity as appropriate. You will have the opportunity to act as the A-I BDHP liaison regarding the implementation and monitoring of all Social Determinant of Health and housing related initiatives, reinvestment plans, and the PATH program. Additional responsibiltiies include:

• Reviewing clinical records to ensure compliance with state and federal standards and regulations
• Reviewing provider contracts, ensuring all recent standards and work statements are current and accurate
• Attending HealthChoices Quality Management Committee meetings, reporting updates during regular MH staff meetings, and working with the HealthChoices stakeholders to establish work groups
• Participating in the monthly HealthChoices Triage conference calls and serving as the point person for all HealthChoices Complaint and Grievance meetings
• Helping facilitate and schedule the Advisory Board Utilization Committee meetings
• Monitoring the Consumer Satisfaction Teams
• Serving as A-I BDHP's liaison to consumer operated drop-in centers and both county Consumer Support Programs monthly meetings
• Assisting the MH Program Director and Administrator in developing and preparing the annual Human Services Block Grant Plan

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Kittanning.
• 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:

• Two 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:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• 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 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.