Director of Social and Rehabilitative Services, Mental Health

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and experienced individual to fill the position of Director of Social Rehabilitative Services, Mental Health. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your training and administrative experience in the field of mental health, then this is the position for you! We encourage you to apply today.

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As the Director of Social and Rehabilitative Services, you will provide professional planning for social and rehabilitation services working closely with the Bureau Director. You will provide clinical direction and implementation of therapeutic services for adjudicated youth within BJJS's Youth Development Center/Youth Forestry Camp facilities. You will also directly supervise the regional Licensed Psychologist Directors and have indirect oversight of all clinical positions within BJJS. This role requires effective communication to participate in contract negotiations, policy interpretation, and policy development, as well as to represent BJJS at collaborative meetings with state agencies, courts, community-based organizations, and various human service stakeholders. In addition, you will development system-wide strategies to address quality assurance, complete investigations, administer disciplinary case conferences, and ensure facility compliance with federal, state, and DHS confidentiality guidelines.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• You will work at the BJJS worksite that is closest to your home. Possible work locations are available in Allegheny, Luzerne, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Montour, Montgomery, Perry, and Philadelphia counties.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in human services or inpatient service delivery, which includes two years of experience in the field of mental health or in working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience; and four years of paraprofessional experience in social or behavioral sciences, occupational, physical or recreational therapy, speech pathology, education, nursing, health care management or health care administration, or a related field; or
• Five years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in human services or inpatient service delivery, which includes two years of experience in the field of mental health or in working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience; and a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, occupational, physical or recreational therapy, speech pathology, education, nursing, health care management or health care administration, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience administering, managing, or providing direct services in the field of mental health or working with clients with mental health or cognitive deficits, and two years of professional supervisory experience.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, 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:

• 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).
• 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.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• 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.