DC Department of Human Resources
Program Coordinator (SMHA)
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Program Coordinator (SMHA)
DC Department of Human Resources – Program Coordinator (SMHA)
Job Summary This grant‑funded position is located in the Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEID) of the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA), with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). It is the result of a collaboration between DBH and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) under the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention of our Workforce (ARROW) grant. The role supports the PEID and the School Behavioral Health Services (SBHS) in providing prevention, early intervention services, education, and outreach to families affected by mental health or substance use disorder issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide advanced‑level management, administrative, and programmatic support for OSSE’s ARROW grant program.
Support the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s State of Education Agency representative in meeting all required local and federal reporting obligations, including delivering accurate and current financial and programmatic data.
Partner with institutions of higher education and the DBH Training Institute to design and implement a school mental health course for graduate students and new hires.
Serve as a Field Instructor/Field Supervisor for school behavioral health graduate internships, coordinating with on‑site supervisors 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 the electronic medical record system (iCAMS).
Work Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating and collaborating across evolving perspectives, plans, and competing agendas within multiple systems.
Experience in clinical, direct service provision, and/or coordinating multi‑tiered mental health service delivery systems in an urban setting.
Qualifications Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree with a major study in an academic field related to health science or allied science, and one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Applicants must be a Licensed Qualified Practitioner (LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC) through the DC Department of Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.
Licensures and Certifications Required licensure as a Qualified Practitioner (LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC) through the DC Department of Health.
Education Master’s Degree with a major in a field related to health science or allied science.
Working Conditions/Environment Work is performed in an office setting.
Area of Consideration Open to the Public.
First Screening Date December 27, 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 of Appointment Term appointment, not to exceed 13 months.
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade CS-601-13.
Residency Requirement A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona‑fide District resident at the time of application may be awarded a 10‑point residency preference over non‑District applicants unless the applicant declines the preference. Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” must maintain residency in the District of Columbia for at least seven (7) years; failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
Position Designation This position is deemed as SECURITY Sensitive pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Individuals applying for or occupying security‑sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
Criminal background check.
Traffic record check (as applicable).
Consumer credit check (as applicable).
Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test.
Post‑accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
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, disability, or political affiliation.
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Job Summary This grant‑funded position is located in the Prevention and Early Intervention Division (PEID) of the Behavioral Health Authority (BHA), with the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). It is the result of a collaboration between DBH and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) under the Advancing the Recruitment and Retention of our Workforce (ARROW) grant. The role supports the PEID and the School Behavioral Health Services (SBHS) in providing prevention, early intervention services, education, and outreach to families affected by mental health or substance use disorder issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide advanced‑level management, administrative, and programmatic support for OSSE’s ARROW grant program.
Support the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s State of Education Agency representative in meeting all required local and federal reporting obligations, including delivering accurate and current financial and programmatic data.
Partner with institutions of higher education and the DBH Training Institute to design and implement a school mental health course for graduate students and new hires.
Serve as a Field Instructor/Field Supervisor for school behavioral health graduate internships, coordinating with on‑site supervisors 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 the electronic medical record system (iCAMS).
Work Experience
Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating and collaborating across evolving perspectives, plans, and competing agendas within multiple systems.
Experience in clinical, direct service provision, and/or coordinating multi‑tiered mental health service delivery systems in an urban setting.
Qualifications Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree with a major study in an academic field related to health science or allied science, and one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Applicants must be a Licensed Qualified Practitioner (LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC) through the DC Department of Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.
Licensures and Certifications Required licensure as a Qualified Practitioner (LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC) through the DC Department of Health.
Education Master’s Degree with a major in a field related to health science or allied science.
Working Conditions/Environment Work is performed in an office setting.
Area of Consideration Open to the Public.
First Screening Date December 27, 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 of Appointment Term appointment, not to exceed 13 months.
Pay Plan, Series, and Grade CS-601-13.
Residency Requirement A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona‑fide District resident at the time of application may be awarded a 10‑point residency preference over non‑District applicants unless the applicant declines the preference. Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” must maintain residency in the District of Columbia for at least seven (7) years; failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
Position Designation This position is deemed as SECURITY Sensitive pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations. Individuals applying for or occupying security‑sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
Criminal background check.
Traffic record check (as applicable).
Consumer credit check (as applicable).
Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test.
Post‑accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
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, disability, or political affiliation.
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