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

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57609-L0751. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Are you passionate about working in an environment that serves to help others? Join Washington County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (BHDS) team as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1-Planning & Development. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on adult mental health services across the county. You will be part of an agency that values teamwork, improvement, and commitment to others. We offer a generous benefit package and a supportive work environment. This is a great opportunity to help the community and residents of Washington County. 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. As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, Planning & Development, you will perform the following duties: 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 Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 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

Minimum Experience and Training 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. 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. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania