County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (Local Government) - Lehigh County Men

Salary $75,005.00 Annually Location Lehigh County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-61552-L0751 Department Local Government Division HS Lehigh Co Mh/Id Unit Opening Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0751 Position Number 80002607 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213439 Bureau / Division Lehigh County Mental Health Worksite Address 17 South 7th Street City Allentown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18101 Contact Name Danielle Guarna Contact Phone 610.782.3171 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Join Lehigh County Mental Health as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 and help strengthen services that support individuals and families across the community. In this important leadership role, you will guide programs, work with service providers, and support quality mental healthcare. Your efforts will help improve outcomes and build strong partnerships throughout the county. Take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. DESCRIPTION OF WORK The County Mental Health Program Specialist 1 coordinates the Community Hospital Integration Project Program (CHIPP) and oversees the Blended Case Management Unit to support quality mental health services throughout the county. This position supervises staff, monitors programs, collaborates with providers and agencies, and helps improve services for individuals receiving support. As a County Mental Health Program Specialist 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. Program Oversight: Monitor county funded mental health programs, review reports, and evaluate service outcomes to support continuous improvement 2. Staff Supervision: Lead case management and CHIPP staff through regular supervision guidance training and performance reviews 3. Provider Coordination: Collaborate with service providers, treatment teams, and community partners to address program and individual needs 4. Case Planning: Facilitate support planning meetings and assist with complex cases transitions and community reintegration efforts 5. Quality Monitoring: Track incidents, analyze operational data, and ensure services follow established requirements and procedures 6. Community Engagement: Participate in outreach activities, planning meetings, and interagency partnerships that strengthen mental health services Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 4. **Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. 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: 1. Two years of professional level experience in the field of mental health; and a bachelor's degree; or 2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. 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. 2. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lehigh County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. 3. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. You must pass a background investigation. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. 3. Under the La , a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply: br> How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). 2. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 3. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. 4. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.