Program Coordinator (SMHA)

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Department of Human Resources is hiring for a grant-funded position within the Prevention and Early Intervention Division of the Behavioral Health Authority. This role requires advanced management and program support for the OSSE’s ARROW grant, with duties including partnership with educational institutions to implement mental health training. Applicants need a Master's Degree in health science or a related field, and a licensing as a Qualified Practitioner is essential. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Master's Degree in a relevant field.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
• Licensed Qualified Practitioner, including LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level management and programmatic support for OSSE's ARROW grant program.
• Ensure adherence to local and federal reporting requirements.
• Create and implement a school mental health course for graduate students.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Program management

Collaboration skills

Education

Master's Degree in health science or allied science

Job description

Job Summary

This is a grant-funded position located in the Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEID), Behavioral Health Authority (BHA), with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and is the result of the collaboration of DBH and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) under the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention of our Workforce (ARROW) grant. The Prevention and Early Intervention Division and the School Behavioral Health Services focus on prevention and early intervention services, education, support, and outreach activities to help inform and identify individuals and families who may be affected by mental health and or substance use disorder issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level management, administrative, and programmatic support and strategy to implement OSSE’s ARROW grant program and activities.
• Support the OSSE State of Education Agency representative in adhering to all necessary local and federal reporting requirements, including providing accurate, current, and complete disclosure of all financial and programmatic information.
• Partner with institutions of higher education and the DBH Training Institute to create and implement a school mental health course for graduate students and new hires.
• Serve as a Field Instructor/Field Supervisor for school behavioral health graduate school interns.
• Coordinate with the on-site supervisor to guide interns in community and home visits.
• Assess and evaluate recommendations; monitor work in progress, review completed work, and review and cosign assessments and clinical documents in electronic medical records (i.e., iCAMS).

Work Experience

Knowledge and experience in navigating and collaborating within evolving perspectives, plans, and competing agendas across multiple systems.

Experience with clinical, direct service provision, and/or coordinating multi-tiered mental health service delivery systems in an urban setting.

Qualifications

Applicant must have successfully completed a course of study and have fulfilled all the requirements for the Master’s Degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied science.

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, which equips the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position.

Applicants must be a Licensed Qualified Practitioner, including LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC, through the DC Department of Health Health Professional Licensing Administration.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensure as a Qualified Practitioner, including LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC, through the DC Department of Health.

Education

Master’s Degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied science.

Working Conditions / Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

Residency Requirement

Applicants must be a bona fide District resident at the time of application to receive a residency preference. The residency preference requires maintaining residency in DC for a minimum of seven years.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical handicap, or political affiliation.