First Judicial BH Trainer

Company: PMHCC Inc.
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The First Judicial District Behavioral Health Trainer is responsible for training staff of the First Judicial District Court of Pennsylvania in behavioral health topics. These trainings are designed to increase the behavioral health literacy of First Judicial District Court personnel by, helping them to recognize signs that individuals they serve may be experiencing behavioral health challenges and refer them to the BHJD Resource Hub for connection to appropriate supports. Key trainings center on recognizing signs of behavioral health issues (e.g., Mental Health First Aid, Hearing Disturbing Voices), suicide prevention (e.g., Question, Persuade, Refer), and trauma-informed/trauma responsive care. This role is funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct in-person and virtual (including hybrid) behavioral health trainings for First Judicial District Court staff on topics including behavioral health symptom recognition, suicide prevention, and trauma-informed/trauma responsive care Develop and coordinate training schedules with First Judicial District Court leadership Work with the BHJD Business Intelligence Team to develop a tracking system/database to record which and when First Judicial District Court staff were trained Collaborate with BHJD’s Business Intelligence Unit and Policy & Planning Unit to submit quarterly grant reports to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Collaborate with BHJD’s Business Intelligence Unit and Policy & Planning Unit to support internal BHJD data analysis and reporting, program evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement Provide high-level, timely, and effective communication with internal and external partners to ensure program goals and objectives are met Collaborate with staff from the BHJD Resource Hub to facilitate increased referrals from the First Judicial District Provide consultation to First Judicial District Court staff in terms of making referrals to BHJD’s resource hub, as needed Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervision Work with BHJD, the First Judicial District Court, and other partners to develop a booster training program and a training sustainability plan Perform other duties as assigned Skills Required: Strong in-person and virtual verbal and multimedia presentation skills Strong clinical skills Demonstrated understanding of and ability to navigate the behavioral health and criminal justice systems in Philadelphia. Knowledge of mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co occurring challenges. Knowledge of how behavioral health issues intersect with the criminal justice system in the City of Philadelphia. Cross-cultural skills and experience with culturally diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and agencies representing varying perspectives and interests. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Experience working with individuals with behavioral health challenges and criminal justice involvement strongly preferred. Physical Demands: Able to travel locally via public transportation and on foot to various criminal justice and behavioral health partner locations. Valid driver’s license and use of personal licensed and insured vehicle during work hours as needed. Ability to pass criminal background check and background check required by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Ability to effectively utilize computers, databases, and related common office software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. Equal Opportunity Employment: PMHCC, Inc. is committed to equal opportunity. It is our policy to support equal employment for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual preferences, age, national origin, disability, behavioral health status, military status or any other characteristic protected by law. Americans with Disabilities Act: Employees as well as applicants who are currently, or become disabled, must be able to perform the functions of the job with either reasonable accommodation or unaided. PMHCC, Inc. will examine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the law.

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