Program Coordinator (SMHA)

This is a grant-funded position - The Incumbent will serve as The Program Coordinator (State Mental Health Agency Workforce Program Coordinator) will provide advanced-level management, administrative, and programmatic support and strategy to implement OSSE’s ARROW grant program and activities. Support the Office of the State Superintendent of Education’s (OSSE), State of Education Agency representative in adhering to all necessary local and federal reporting requirements including but not limited to, providing accurate, current, and complete disclosure of all financial and programmatic information. Partners 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 school interns. Coordinates with on-site supervisor to guide interns in community and home visits. Assesses and evaluates recommendations; monitors work in progress, reviews completed work, and reviews and cosigns assessments and clinical documents electronic medical records (i.e., iCAMS).

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit represented by SED and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.

Number of Vacancies: One (1)

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

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 12/30/2027.

First Screening Date: October 25, 2026; And Every Two Weeks Thereafter

Qualifications

Applicant must have successfully completed a course of study and have fulfilled all the requirements for the Master’s Degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied science. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Applicants must be a Licensed Qualified Practitioner includes, LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC, through the DC Department of Health, Health Professional Licensing Administration.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

This position requires licensure as a Qualified Practitioner includes LICSW, Psychologist, or LPC, through the DC Department of Health.

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree with major study in an academic field relating to health science or allied science.

Work Experience

Knowledge and experience in 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office setting.

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 for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

THIS POSITION MAY ALSO REQUIRE A PHYSICAL

Position Designation: This position is deemed as SECURITY Sensitive pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, 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; and
• 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, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.