County MH Program Director(Local Government)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a County Mental Health Program Director to shape community programs and mentor staff. You will promote clinical practice, ensure services are consistent and accessible, and guide program development across the MH/ID system.

You will supervise teams, coordinate staffing processes, and lead treatment teams to deliver best-practice care while aligning with state policies and residency requirements.

Qualifications

• One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 2; or
• Five years of professional level experience in mental health, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative work; and a bachelor's degree; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Staff Leadership: Direct supervision of program staff and administrative personnel.
• Hiring Support: Coordinate recruitment and hiring processes for staff at all levels.
• Program Guidance: Ensure a clinical approach and implement best practices.
• Case Review: Approve case management assignments for appropriate care levels.
• Crisis Oversight: Monitor case management and crisis services for support.
• Team Participation: Serve on treatment teams and provide clinical guidance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Hiring support

Program guidance

Case review

Crisis oversight

Team participation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a County Mental Health Program Director with Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union MH/ID, you will help shape programs that support individuals and families across the community. This role allows you to guide important services, mentor staff, and promote strong clinical practices. It is a chance to use your expertise to strengthen mental health outcomes and inspire progress. We offer a supportive work environment and a generous benefit package. Your leadership will help ensure that care is consistent, effective, and accessible. Apply with us today!

This role focuses on guiding mental health programs, supervising staff, and supporting clinical and administrative operations. As a County Mental Health Program Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Staff Leadership: Direct supervision of Program Specialists, casework supervisors, and clerical supervisors, providing administrative and clinical support
• Hiring Support: Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes for staff at all levels with administrative support
• Program Guidance: Ensure a clinical approach to agency programs and assist in implementing best practices across services
• Case Review: Provide approval for case management assignments while ensuring individuals receive the least restrictive clinically appropriate level of care
• Crisis Oversight: Monitor Children and Adult case management and crisis services to ensure appropriate support
• Team Participation: Serve as a key member of treatment teams for complex cases and provide clinical guidance to ensure appropriate services

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• 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:

• One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 2; or
• Five years of professional level experience in the field of mental health, including three years of administrative, supervisory, or consultative work; 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.

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.

• 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.