County MH Program Director(Local Government)

Job order closes 10/27/26 11:59 pm Eastern Salary $60,792.00 Annually Location Montour County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-60735-L0753 Department Local Government Division HS Colmbia-Montour-Snyder-Un Co M Opening Date 10/14/2026 Closing Date 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code L0753 Position Number 80012149 Union Non-Union Bargaining Unit LG Pay Group LG Bureau / Division Code 88213447 Bureau / Division Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union County MH/ID Unit Worksite Address 5 Terrace Lane Danville, Pennsylvania 17821 Contact Name Joshua Wueschinski Contact Phone 570.275.5422 Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION 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! DESCRIPTION OF WORK 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: 1. Staff Leadership: Direct supervision of Program Specialists, casework supervisors, and clerical supervisors, providing administrative and clinical support 2. Hiring Support: Coordinate recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes for staff at all levels with administrative support 3. Program Guidance: Ensure a clinical approach to agency programs and assist in implementing best practices across services 4. Case Review: Provide approval for case management assignments while ensuring individuals receive the least restrictive clinically appropriate level of care 5. Crisis Oversight: Monitor Children and Adult case management and crisis services to ensure appropriate support 6. 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: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. 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. One year as a County Mental Health Program Specialist 2; or 2. 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 3. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 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 co lege 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. 5. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: 1. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.