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DC Department of Human Resources

Program Coordinator (SMHA)

DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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DC Department of Human Resources . This is a grant-funded position located in the Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEID), Behavioral Health Authority (BHA), with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and is the result of the collaboration of DBH and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) under the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention of our Workforce (ARROW) grant. The PEID and the School Behavioral Health Services (SBHS) focus on prevention and early intervention services, education, support, and outreach activities to help inform and identify individuals and their families who may be affected by mental health and/or substance use disorder issues. Responsibilities Provide advanced-level management, administrative, and programmatic support and strategy to implement OSSEs ARROW grant program and activities. Support OSSEs reporting requirements, including accurate, current, and complete disclosure of financial and programmatic information. Partner with institutions of higher education and the DBH Training Institute to create and implement the school mental health course for graduate students and new hires. Serve as a Field Instructor/Field Supervisor for school behavioral health graduate interns. Coordinate with on-site supervisor to guide interns in community and home visits. Assess and evaluate recommendations; monitor work in progress, review completed work, and cosign assessments and clinical documents in electronic medical records (iCAMS).

Work Experience

Knowledge and experience navigating and collaborating within evolving perspectives, plans, and competing agendas across multiple systems. Experience with clinical, direct service provision, and/or coordinating multi-tiered mental health service delivery systems in an urban setting.

Qualifications

Masters Degree with major study in health science or allied science; one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Applicants must be Licensed Qualified Practitioners including LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC, through the DC Department of Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.

Licenses and Certifications

Licensure as a Qualified Practitioner (LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC) through the DC Department of Health.

Education

Masters Degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied science. Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting. Area of Consideration

Open to the Public Additional Details

First Screening Date: September 22, 2025; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter. Tour of Duty: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM, Monday Friday. Worksite: 64 New York Avenue N.E., Washington, DC 20002. Duration: Term Appointment, Not-to-Exceed 13 months. Pay Plan, Series, and Grade: CS-601-13.

Residency Preference

A District resident applying for certain career/service positions may be awarded a 10-point residency preference, subject to requirements and retention of residency for seven years if claimed. Security and EEO

Position Designation: SECURITY Sensitive. Checks include criminal background, traffic record (as applicable), consumer credit (as applicable), reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol tests, and post-incident testing. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. Notes: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DC Department of Human Resources. This description does not list every duty or responsibility of the position, and the DC Department of Human Resources reserves the right to modify duties at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr