Mental Health Program Specialist I

Job overview

The Mental Health Program Specialist I works onsite in Glenolden, PA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports residents of Elwyn’s Adult Residential Treatment Facility with behavioral health and forensic issues. Elwyn is a nonprofit supporting people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. The specialist helps residents make progress, exercise their rights, and build daily living and community-integration skills. Supportive counseling, therapeutic groups, crisis response, and coordination with families and service providers contribute to residents’ care and independence.

What you'll do

• Support adherence to behavior management plans
• advocate with outside agencies
• communicate with families within signed consents
• facilitate psychoeducational groups with a Behavioral Health Professional
• plan community integration
• coordinate with medical and ancillary providers
• train residents in self-care and daily living
• maintain a safe environment
• respond to crises under agency protocol
• escort residents to appointments
• participate in meetings and interdisciplinary work
• conduct fire drills and inspections
• and maintain required CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health program specialist i

elwyn

glenolden pa

full-time

behavioral health

residential treatment

supportive counseling

therapeutic groups

community integration

crisis intervention

cpr and first aid

paid training

tuition reimbursement

flexible schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, medical, dental and vision benefits, earned wage access, paid on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, flexible schedules, and retirement savings plan.

Why this role

The posting describes education and experience pathways, including an associate’s degree or specified college credits and behavioral health experience. A valid driver’s license and three years of U.S. driving experience are required.

About the employer

Elwyn is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.