County Mental Health Program Specialist 2 (Local Government) - Westmoreland County MH/ID

Full Job Description

The position of Complex Case Forensic Integrated Program Specialist is available at the Westmoreland County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) office, conveniently situated in downtown Greensburg, just behind the Courthouse. This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration and coordinating systems to effectively address service gaps. The specialist will engage with various stakeholders, including the Department of Human Services (DHS) program offices, law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, and external community service providers. The primary objective is to improve access to services and mitigate the risk of unnecessary escalations in care. Additionally, a significant aspect of this position involves the collection and analysis of data, which will inform strategies and enhance overall service delivery. If you are interested in making a meaningful impact in this field, we encourage you to apply today.

Requirements

The Forensic Integrated Complex Case Specialist (Program Specialist 2) in the Westmoreland County Complex Case Division is responsible for overseeing case coordination and follow-up for both children and adults involved in the forensic or juvenile justice systems. This role is designed to support individuals with complex behavioral health, developmental, and social service needs who intersect with the criminal and/or juvenile justice systems and require multi-system coordination. This hybrid position includes direct case coordination for high-needs forensic and juvenile justice cases while also providing short-term follow-up for individuals with less intensive needs.

The Program Specialist 2 will develop and implement Case Coordination Plans (CCPs) to ensure a structured, organized approach to coordinating these complex cases. Cases often involve multiple systems, such as: Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BH/DS), Juvenile or Criminal Justice, Children and Youth Services, Reentry Services, Housing/Homelessness Programs, and Higher Levels of Care (e.g., Torrance State Hospital, Forensic LTSRs, CHIPP housing, RTFs).This position serves as an advocate and liaison, ensuring that individuals of all ages meeting Complex Case Division criteria receive timely and appropriate supports. The Forensic Integrated Complex Case Specialist will collaborate closely with internal Complex Case Division staff, legal representatives, forensic and juvenile justice teams, providers, and DHS programs to deliver comprehensive care coordination.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Occasional need to work or attend meetings after hours or on weekends. Compensation provided.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week upon successful completion of 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 Greensburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1; 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 Guidelines.
  
• 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 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 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.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.

Additional 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.