Mental Health Systems Specialist

At the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, we believe in those we serve as much as we believe in those who serve. If you’re looking for a place that invests in your growth and values your contributions, come join us! Together, we can help ensure that any child, through any challenge, can achieve.

• Recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work by The Nonprofit Partnership's Nonprofit Excellence Awards, we're proud of the culture we've built - one where our team feels supported, celebrated and inspired to do their best work every day.
• More than a Century of Service: Since 1923, we’ve built a legacy of making a meaningful impact on children’s lives—stability you can trust.
• Employee Engagement Above the Benchmark: We consistently score above national benchmark for employee engagement. Our team is happy, mission-driven, and supported, fostering a positive and uplifting workplace.
• Flexibility & Fun: Enjoy a work environment that values your well-being, offers flexibility, and encourages a sense of humor along the way.
• Mission-Focused Impact: Be part of helping any child overcome challenges, knowing your role truly matters.
• Feel Valued & Grow: With annual professional development dollars, tuition discounts, and year-round trainings, you’ll find real opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Position Description:

The Mental Health Systems Specialist (MHSS) serves as a vital member of Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health), a grant promoting the wellness of young children, from birth to 8 years of age. The focus is on addressing the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral aspects of their development, preparing young children to thrive in school and beyond! The MHSS is a key player responsible for assisting with improving Erie County’s public awareness of early childhood wellbeing, navigating systems and supports available for children 0-8, and equipping and empowering parents, caregivers, and professionals with training and resources focused on prevention and mental health promotion.  The MHSS will participate in several core teams addressing grant goals related to applied clinical and consultation service delivery, training, screening and assessment. The Specialist also supports a variety of activities around administrative and clinical alignment, program effectiveness, creation of resources/tools, outreach efforts in support of clinical partnerships, and quality initiatives in conjunction with the Chief Clinical Officer. This position reports to the Chief Clinical Officer and works closely with the Project LAUNCH director.

This position is grant-funded through September 2029. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding and/or positions within the service line.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the Targeted Supports Team supporting activities such as: developing and coordinating a consultation model; providing Technical Advisory Support in your area of specialization; working with daycares and schools to discover ways to increase parent inclusion in children’s learning and development; and deliver coaching, training and resources to educators and families 
• Serves as a member of the Training & Resources Team supporting the creation of training plans and materials for physical health providers, parents, guardians, schools and daycare providers on the early detection of child and parent behavioral health needs, building resources, and referral pathways. 
• Serves as a member of the Screening, Assessment, & Referral Team supporting the selection of and training on a variety of screening and assessment tools for use by behavioral health, physical health, educators or daycare professionals.  
• Identification and promotion of existing evidence based on best practice trainings and resources in the catchment area, etc. 
• Create processes for more standardized assessment of Social Determinants of Health for the child and family. 
• Implement and enhance physical and behavioral health integration efforts 
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of competency-based practices 
• Creation of clinical resources to support clinical service delivery 
• Serves as a member of the Targeted Supports Team supporting activities such as: developing and coordinating a consultation model; providing Technical Advisory Support in your area of specialization; working with daycares and schools to discover ways to increase parent inclusion in children’s learning and development; and deliver coaching, training and resources to educators and families 
• Serves as a member of the Training & Resources Team supporting the creation of training plans and materials for physical health providers, parents, guardians, schools and daycare providers on the early detection of child and parent behavioral health needs, building resources, and referral pathways. 
• Serves as a member of the Screening, Assessment, & Referral Team supporting the selection of and training on a variety of screening and assessment tools for use by behavioral health, physical health, educators or daycare professionals.  
• Identification and promotion of existing evidence based on best practice trainings and resources in the catchment area, etc. 
• Create processes for more standardized assessment of Social Determinants of Health for the child and family. 
• Implement and enhance physical and behavioral health integration efforts 
• Participate in the implementation and monitoring of competency-based practices 
• Creation of clinical resources to support clinical service delivery 

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or certification in a behavioral health discipline (social work, counseling, psychology or a related mental health field). 
• Three (3) years of direct care experience working in a behavioral health related position. Five (5) years’ experience providing direct services or oversight of services for young children, adults, and/or families with a focus on use of evidence-based direct intervention methods and consultation is preferred. 
• Master’s degree or certification in a behavioral health discipline (social work, counseling, psychology or a related mental health field). 
• Three (3) years of direct care experience working in a behavioral health related position. Five (5) years’ experience providing direct services or oversight of services for young children, adults, and/or families with a focus on use of evidence-based direct intervention methods and consultation is preferred. 

Additional Requirements

• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and experience providing mental health evaluations, DSM-5 / ICD-10 diagnoses, and appropriate recommendations. 
• Why join the Achievement Center of LECOM Health?
• Compensation: ACLH offers a competitive salary based upon experience and certifications. 
• Time Off: 8 Paid holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, and paid time off. 

Professional Advancement: Certification and professional development opportunities, $200 annual credit towards licensure CEU’s or licensure renewal and dedicated training budget. 

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance 
• Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital. 
• Home Host option* – waived co-pays and deductibles when utilizing LECOM physicians and Millcreek Community Hospital. 
• *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses. 
• *When using the Home Host benefits, all copayments and deductibles are waived with the exception for advanced diagnostics, certain types of therapy, durable medical equipment, infertility treatment, transplants, and certain surgical expenses. 
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance 
• Highmark BC/BS Medical Insurance 
• Employee only coverage costs only $55/month and family is only $270/month! 
• Employee only coverage costs only $55/month and family is only $270/month! 
• Employee only coverage costs only $55/month and family is only $270/month! 
• Dental Insurance 
• Dental Insurance 
• BAI Insurance 
• BAI Insurance 
• Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month. 
• Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month. 
• Employee coverage is only $10/month and Family coverage is only $27.20/month. 
• Vision Insurance. 
• Vision Insurance. 
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you. 
• Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and AD&D are provided at no cost to you. 
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc. 
• Various other elective benefits are available such as Identity theft protection, Short-Term Disability, travel insurance, pet Insurance, etc. 
• Employee Assistance program (EAP). 
• Employee Assistance program (EAP). 
• Employee Referral program. 
• Employee Referral program. 

Retirement: 403(b) Savings Plan enrollment with company match up to 6% of your pay after one year of employment. 

• Returning employees may take advantage of the retirement match immediately or earlier than one year. 

Wellness: No cost Employee Assistance Program, discounted membership to LECOM Wellness Center, dedication to work/life balance, and MeQuilibrium (meQ) app. 

Student Loan Forgiveness:  We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply.

The Achievement Center of LECOM Health commits to further living our values of inclusion and compassion and to strengthening policies and practices that better demonstrate social responsibility, diversity, inclusion equity, and cultural humility. We are committed to continuously listening, learning, and growing. We believe that an informed, diverse, and representative workforce will help everyone achieve more and do better.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.