| Location | beaver, PA |
| Salary | $59,434.27–$90,320.56 Per Year |
County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Beaver County MH/ID
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
Contact Phone
724.624.7226
Contact Email
merdelack@bcbh.org
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 Countys 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:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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How many years of full-time professional experience in the field of mental health do you possess?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral, social or habilitative sciences, or community planning or organization or a related degree area?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS V2 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Conducts needs assessments and develops program objectives, plans, policies, and procedures by conceptualizing service delivery methods, planning the timeline for program start-up, determining program organizational structures, and ensuring overall program effectiveness and compliance with federal and state laws, state and county guidelines and regulations, and county contractual agreements.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 1. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to program development
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROGRAM EVALUATION
Reviews, analyzes, and monitors the effectiveness of programs in meeting goals and objectives by reviewing documentation such as strategic plans, service utilization and development reports, and financial reports; compiles findings to assess whether programs operate cost effectively, explore programmatic or fiscal effects and implications of policy decision or proposed policy changes, and assure adherence to all applicable requirements and standards; recommends action necessary to resolve concerns; and responds to inquiries from staff regarding effectiveness of the program under review.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 2. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to program evaluation
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CONTRACTED SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Monitors service agreement contracts to ensure county agency and third party service providers adhere to state and county regulations, policies and procedures, and contractual obligations; reviews pertinent documentation, evaluates data, compiles findings, and recommends actions for potential contracted service agreements; clarifies contract specifications; and resolves problems and inconsistencies with services provided within the service agreements.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 3. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to contracted service agreements
Your level of responsibility
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TRAINING/COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Identifies areas for skill development needed by agency staff and contract service providers and provides training and technical assistance based on identified needs by developing and coordinating training classes and programs, providing classroom training, and conducting post-training assessments; meets with federal, state, and county agencies, community organizations, and contract service providers to explain county programs, objectives, and policies and to identify impact resulting from changes in laws and regulations; coordinates services utilized by multiple agencies; serves as a liaison to the public to build and maintain relationships and communicate changes by organizing and conducting meetings to promote program initiatives and preparing presentations on services and programs available in designated areas.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in Work Behavior 4. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The actual duties you performed related to training/community education
Your level of responsibility
Required Question
Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov