Mental Health Systems Specialist

Achievement Center of LECOM Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

403(b) match

EAP

Job summary

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health seeks a Mental Health Systems Specialist to support Project LAUNCH, focusing on resilience and emotional health for children and families. You’ll work within TR, SAR, TS, and S&S teams to advance project goals under the Project Director’s direction.

You will engage in clinical alignment, resource creation, outreach to partnerships, and quality initiatives, with grant funding through September 2029.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or certification in a behavioral health discipline.
• 3 years of direct care in a behavioral health position.
• 5 years of direct services or oversight for young children, families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop training plans and materials for physical health providers, parents, guardians, schools and daycare providers.
• Create processes for standardized screening, monitoring and referral efforts for Social Determinants of Health.
• Coordinate consultation models and provide technical advisory support in area of specialization.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization & time mgmt

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

• Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day.
• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
• Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description

The Mental Health Systems Specialist (MHSS) serves on a SAHMSA-funded grant, Project LAUNCH; the grant’s goal is to promote resilience and emotional health for children, youth and their families by building the capacity of adult caregivers of young children, prevention of mental and behavioral disorders, and early intervention in identifying behavioral concerns.

The position is responsible for facilitating action steps that accomplish the goals and objectives associated with required activities set forth in the project narrative under the direction of the Project Director. The Mental Health Systems Specialist also serves as a member of the Training & Resources (TR); Screening, Assessment, and Referral (SAR); Targeted Supports (TS); and Systems & Stigma (S&S) teams.

The MHSS also supports a variety of activities around administrative and clinical alignment, program effectiveness, creation of resources/tools, outreach efforts in support of clinical partnerships, and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Chief Clinical Officer.

This position is grant-funded through September 2029. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and/or positions within the service line.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the Training & Resources Team supporting the creation of training plans and materials for physical health providers, parents, guardians, schools and daycare providers on the early detection of child and parent behavioral health needs, building resources, and referral pathways.
• Serves as a member of the Screening, Assessment, & Referral Team supporting the creation of processes for more standardized screening, monitoring and response efforts related to Social Determinants of Health for the child and family, including identification of barriers that impact wellness, access, engagement and treatment outcomes.
• Serves as a member of the Targeted Supports Teamsupporting activities such as: coordinating a consultation model; providing Technical Advisory Support in your area of specialization; participating in performance improvement efforts in service delivery and consultation for educators and childcare staff to promote optimal learning environments and the early identification of social, emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Support Chief Clinical Officer in activities targeting clinical quality and program alignment across the behavioral health service line, and in ensuring all clinical programs are equipped with appropriate resources and training.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or certification in a behavioral health discipline (social work, counseling, psychology or a related mental health field).
• Three (3) years of direct care experience working in a behavioral health related position. Five (5) years experience providing direct services or oversight of services for young children, adults, and/or families with a focus on use of evidence-based direct intervention methods and consultation is preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Efficient organization andtime management skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to fulfilling obligations.
• Collaborative approach and personal commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities and detailed work with a high degreeinitiative, independent judgment, and accuracy.
• Commitment to actions that are recovery focused, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and equity based.

Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?

Compensation: ACLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience and licensure, mileage reimbursement, regular pay raise opportunities, and staff referral bonus.

Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Home Host option – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and the LECOM Medical Center.
  • *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses.
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance
  • Employee only coverage costs only $100/month and family coverage is only $370/month!
• Dental Insurance through BAI
  • Employee coverage is only $10/month and family coverage is only $27.20/month.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you.
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc.
• Employee Assistance program (EAP).

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment.

• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year.

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, and dedication to work/life balance.

Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Employee Referral program.

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.