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Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$42,986
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Mental Health Program Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Mental Health Program Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Mental Health Program Specialist 3 | 25 | $93,530 | $117,875 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted