HCA Staffing is currently seeking qualified individuals to work as Licensing Technicians for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) Central Regional Office in Harrisburg, PA, serving the following counties:* Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Somerset, Union, and York.*
This position is responsible for conducting inspections for the purpose of enforcing state laws and regulations governing the licensing of state programs which support mental health services for individuals with mental health needs, and to ensure the health, safety and well-being of residents and individuals served.
Some actions of this position:
- Conducts initial, annual, interim, provisional follow-up, and monitoring inspections of mental health programs. A geographical area is assigned; however, may work throughout the commonwealth. Inspections are conducted in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, to determine compliance with state laws and regulations related to licensing.
- Conducts complaint and incident inspections with a high degree of independence and discretion as assigned and in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures, to investigate the factual circumstances related to the complaint or incident, in order to determine compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.
- Investigates alleged illegal operations, including assessing resident needs.
- Assists in the relocation of residents from noncompliant facilities to new living arrangements on emergency and planned basis. This may include: identifying alternative living options, working with Department program offices, placement, and service agencies to determine resident appropriate setting. Monitors the implementation of plans of correction.
- Works cooperatively with state, local and private agencies to obtain information relevant to the compliance of facilities with state laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct licensing complaint, and incident inspections using visual observations and document review to determine physical and written compliance with regulations;
- Communicate verbally and in writing; prepare written reports, conduct interviews, gather, and analyze data as applied to complex regulations and laws
- Ability to prepare and present testimony at hearings as needed. Conduct interviews, testify at hearings;
- Ability to effectively use computer equipment and peripherals, software applications and other office equipment
- Ascend/descend stairs to access all regulated areas of facilities;
- Ability to travel using own vehicle throughout designated region and report to alternate work sites as needed
- Required to establish home-based office, but must report to regional office every two
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Requirements for Licensing Technician:
- Valid driver's license due to extensive travel and overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth, predominantly in an assigned geographical area
- Must be able to establish a home-based office, but will be required to report to the regional office every two weeks
- Bachelor's degree in a Health or Human services related course of study
Examples, but not limited to:
- Nursing, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Health Systems and Developmental Services OR Associates Degree in a Health or Human Services related course of study AND 2 years' experience working in that field of study
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What is your required rate of pay for this position?
Education:
Experience:
- Mental Health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
