County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Lehigh County Mental Health

Join Lehigh County Mental Health as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 and help strengthen services that support individuals and families across the community. In this important leadership role, you will guide programs, work with service providers, and support quality mental healthcare. Your efforts will help improve outcomes and build strong partnerships throughout the county. Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. The County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 coordinates the Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) and oversees the Blended Case Management Unit to support quality mental health services throughout the county. This position supervises staff, monitors programs, collaborates with providers and agencies, and helps improve services for individuals receiving support. As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties: Program Oversight: Monitor county funded mental health programs, review reports, and evaluate service outcomes to support continuous improvement Staff Supervision: Lead case management and CHIPP staff through regular supervision guidance training and performance reviews Provider Coordination: Collaborate with service providers, treatment teams, and community partners to address program and individual needs Case Planning: Facilitate support planning meetings and assist with complex cases transitions and community reintegration efforts Quality Monitoring: Track incidents, analyze operational data, and ensure services follow established requirements and procedures Community Engagement: Participate in outreach activities, planning meetings, and interagency partnerships that strengthen mental health services 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. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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 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. 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 Guidelines. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 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. 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 and click on Veterans. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania