St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

This position is responsible for eliciting input from the community at-large that supports system transformation initiatives affecting local mental health services and the behavioral health system. This position is responsible for the dissemination of critical information from local agency Community Support Program (CSP) Committees to Bucks County Mental Health/Developmental Programs (MH/DP) in order to create a responsive system. This position requires excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide CSP orientation and training to local CSP Committees regarding the history and the principal philosophies of CSP. Provide education/training related to CSP values to all stakeholders.

• Support the development and ongoing membership of local CSP Committees and assist in developing local CSP Committee and County Liaison Meeting agendas. Responsible to communicate local CSP Committee priorities to the County as well as County priorities to local CSP Committees.

• Coordinate collaboration and ensure representation of Bucks County CSP at the SE Regional CSP meetings.

• Support the development of member roles/processes (tie in with agency boards), meeting standards, and ensure some standardization of agenda items for the three CSP Committees and the County CSP Liaison meetings.

• Facilitate the County CSP Liaison meetings in conjunction with MH/DP staff. Support the development of the CSP Subcommittees as appropriate and assist with taking action upon committee goals.

• Assist the local Committees and the County CSP Liaison meeting to identify and effectively communicate their experiences and desires related to system change within agencies and the behavioral health system.

• Coordinate and collaborate on the direction of Bucks County CSP with MH/DP providing feedback from local CSP Committees to the County CSP Liaison Meetings.

• Provide behavioral health updates, education, and partnership to the community at large in the promotion of a community that is inclusive and where individuals with behavioral health challenges can participate fully in community life.

• Periodically attend other County and/or community meetings or events to maintain knowledge of the community at large, ensure stakeholder perspective is present, and promote CSP.

• Participate as a Liaison for the Bucks County CSP Committee at the Bucks County MH/DP Advisory Board meetings.

• Coordinate and organize events identified by the local CSP Committees.

• Provide oversight and support to the local CSP Committees regarding their fiduciary responsibilities.

• Maintain and update the CSP website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license along with a driving record in compliance with St. Luke’s policy.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma/GED required. College degree preferred.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relate with a diverse group of individuals or organizations in an effective manner. Excellent presentation skills. Individual must have an understanding of and respect for each individual’s unique path to recovery. Work independently with high attention to detail and keep detailed records. Thorough working knowledge of the mental and behavioral health systems including available resources and provider agencies in Bucks County. Basic working knowledge of local, state and federal government as it pertains to advocacy.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (http://www.slhn.org/EOE)

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (http://www.slhn.org/) (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 20,000 employees providing services at 15 campuses and 300+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue of $3.5 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Fortune/Merative 11 times total and eight years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

SLUHN has been named a Top Workplaces 2023 by the Morning Call. In addition, St. Luke’s has been named a Top Workplace nationally, in the Philadelphia region, and in New Jersey. St. Luke’s is the ONLY healthcare institution in Pennsylvania and the third-highest ranked healthcare entity in the nation to be deemed a Top Workplace in 2023. In 2023, St. Luke’s was named one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. St. Luke’s was the only employer in the Lehigh Valley to be named to the list and was one of only two healthcare employers in Pennsylvania to receive the designation. St. Luke’s University Health Network is the top-ranked Lehigh Valley-based employer in Forbes Magazine’s ranking of employers in Pennsylvania.

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