County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Beaver CountyMH/ID

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 to monitor and strengthen Beaver County's system of care. The role focuses on program development, quality management, and community collaboration to deliver effective behavioral health services.

Responsibilities include reviewing programs, ensuring compliance, and providing technical assistance to providers, families, and partners. Telework may be available after probation with standard hours in a county setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional level experience in mental health; bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Review and monitor community mental health programs and analyze outcomes.
• Explain mental health programs and funding streams to stakeholders.
• Oversee program quality, compliance, and contract implementation.
• Coordinate with service providers, families, and community partners to meet needs.
• Provide technical assistance to help providers and families resolve issues.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salary

$59,434.27 - $90,320.56 Annually

Location

Beaver County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-61422-L0751

Department

Local Government

Division

HS Beaver Co Mh/Id Unit

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L0751

Position Number

80001711

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88213404

Bureau / Division

Beaver County Behavioral Health

Worksite Address

1040 8th Avenue

City

Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15010

Contact Name

Marnie Erdelack

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a career that actually makes a difference? Join a team that believes recovery is possible and strives to meet Beaver County residents' unique behavioral health needs! The Beaver County Behavioral Health (BCBH) administrative office is looking for someone who is passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others to become our newest County Mental Health Program Specialist 1.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support and strengthen Beaver County's System of Care by monitoring existing programs, developing new initiatives, and providing guidance and technical assistance to individuals, families, and community partners. Success relies on strong communication, organizational, time management, and computer skills as well as the flexibility to work in both office and community-based settings. Join us in helping Beaver County residents thrive while continuing to enhance the BCBH comprehensive mental health system of care.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position participates in the review, analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and coordination of community mental health programs. It explains mental health programs and funding streams, oversees program quality and compliance, and collaborates with stakeholders to ensure services effectively meet the needs of county residents. As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Development and Implementation: Help assess program needs and facilitate projects to expand or create new behavioral health programs
• Quality Management and Performance Monitoring: Participate complaint meetings, complex case discussions, incident management and review, and program evaluations
• Regulatory and Contract Oversight: Interpret rules, policies, and obligations; initiate, review, consult on, and approve funding authorization; and monitor contract implementation
• Community Outreach and Education: Meet with service providers, families, and community partners explain programs, coordinate training opportunities, and support key initiatives
• Technical Assistance and Support: Help providers, families, and community partners resolve conflicts, meet requirements, and utilize available systems effectively

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Occasionally, flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend hours, is needed to meet community need.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to two days per week, after successful completion of the probationary period and depending on needs of the office. 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 Beaver Falls. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

EXAMINATION 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.