City of Philadelphia

Health Program Manager (Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services)

City of Philadelphia$90K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant experience in public health administration or a similar field.
  • Master's degree in social/behavioral sciences or related disciplines; a bachelor's may suffice with additional experience.
  • Proven supervisory experience in a public health or social service environment.
  • Demonstrable skills in program planning, development, and implementation.
  • Experience in managing complex interpersonal relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the planning and development of public health program services.
  • Coordinate with various agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Supervise a team of administrative and technical staff.
  • Prepare program policies and standards for evaluation purposes.
  • Resolve funding and programmatic issues effectively.
  • Monitor and evaluate program compliance with health service standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Prescription drug benefits.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements available.
Full Job Description
Salary: $90,141.00 - $115,889.00 Annually
Location : Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: DBH Behav Hlth ID Svcs
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N
Competition: Department Only Promotional
Residency Waiver: N/A
Certification Rule: Rule of List
1. Parts: Training & Experience Evaluation
1. Weight: 90%
2. Parts: Seniority Rating
2. Weight: 10%
3. Parts: Qualifying Bilingual Exam
3. Weight: N/A
Salary Range: N024

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:
General Definition
This is public health administrative work at the second supervisory level, directing the planning, development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of program services in the area of specialization. Employees in this class prepare program policy and service standards used in the monitoring of management and financial practices, and the evaluation of the delivery of services provided directly by the City or through a consortium of contracted agencies. Significant aspects of the work include frequent contact with other program administrators, managers, specialists, and representatives of contracted and governmental agencies to coordinate program goals and procedures, resolve funding and programmatic issues, and ensure delivery of the appropriate health services, and the supervision of a subordinate administrative, technical, and clerical staff. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional 2

City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Boulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

(e)
For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at215-686-0880 or email [email protected]

Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL- ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Serviceswill be established as a result of this examination.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS:

The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one year after appointment
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form. The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of 10/12/2026. Please note that this date may change
TEST REVIEW

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
Level of Education Required
College
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:

Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SERVICES SPECIALTY

OPTION 1:

2. EDUCATION:

Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences, education, human development, human services, nursing administration, public health, public administration, or business administration.

AND

2a. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of analyst experience in a public health, social service, or a related agency or program which has included responsibility for:
  • program planning, development, implementation, OR
  • providing acute crisis services

AND

2b. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of supervisory experience which has included:
  • supervising analysts engaged in developing, monitoring, and evaluating behavioral health, developmental or intellectual disability program services, OR
  • supervising behavioral health intervention crisis programs or teams

OR

Four years of experience supervising the activities of social workers providing counseling, referral and placement services to clients in the City's behavioral health, developmental or intellectual disability services programs.

OPTION 2:

3. EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.

AND

3a. GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience as an analyst in a public health, social service, or a related agency or program which has included one year of experience monitoring the cross-systems fiscal and programmatic data of contracted provider agencies.

AND

3b. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Three years of experience supervising analysts engaged in developing, monitoring, and evaluating behavioral health, developmental or intellectual disability program services provided by contracted agencies.

NOTE: A Master's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
OR ALL SPECIALTIES
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources which has included a bachelor's degree as an educational minimum and the specific experience.

City of Philadelphia class that Typically Meets the Experience Requirements:

Health Program Analysis Supervisor (5F73) for all specialties

Health Services Social Work Supervisor (5A63) for the Behavioral Health & Intellectual Disability Services Specialty only

Budget Officer 1 (2C05) for Public Health specialty only

Budget Officer 2 (2C06) for Public Health specialty only

Health and Human Services Assistant Fiscal Administrator (2C43) for Public Health specialty only

NOTE: Selective Factor Certification may be utilized, as needed, to fill specific positions. In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 11.032 - Selective Factor Certification - the appointing authority may request certification of eligible candidates with the specified education, training and/or experience to fill specific positions in this class. Certification to fill such position will be made from the two highest ranking eligible candidates on the eligible list who possess the specified qualification.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
TRANSCRIPT, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.
If you have ever submitted a paper transcript, license, registration or certification for any City of Philadelphia civil service examination, you must submit another document
Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification - One time only!

You may upload documents into your account and attach a document with this application. Once the document is uploaded to your account, it may be attached to all future applications. Attaching your document will save you time and money if you apply for an examination in the future, and you will be assured that your transcript cannot be misplaced.
Your documents should be uploaded and attached to your application before it is submitted. They cannot be uploaded or added to your application electronically after your application has been submitted.
Option 2 - Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification - Separate document required for each application

If you submit a paper copy of a transcript, license, registration or certification, the document will be used for this application only. You will have to submit documents again whenever you apply for an examination in the future. Paper documents will not be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
Mailing address for paper transcript and other required materials
Nashe' Colmon, M.S

Human Resource Professional

City of Philadelphia -Office of Human Resources

1401JFKBoulevard, Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102

(t) 215-686-2351

(e) [email protected]
City of Philadelphia Benefits includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Prescription
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexib

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