Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Supervisor (Public Mental Health Partnership)

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA’s Public Mental Health Partnership is seeking a Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Supervisor to lead statewide TA activities for ACT and FACT programs across California. You will supervise a team of trainers, shape TA strategy, and translate data into practical training and consultation plans.

You will collaborate with PMHP leadership, fidelity reviewers, and external partners, prepare reports, and support statewide implementation goals, traveling to campus and sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, counseling or related behavioral health field.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in a mental/behavioral health setting.
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing technical assistance, training, consultation, coaching, quality improvement, or implementation support.
• Knowledge of ACT, FACT, FSP, Housing First, CTI, ICM or related programs.
• Experience with program evaluation, fidelity reviews, quality improvement, or data-informed performance monitoring.
• Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate technical assistance and training staff.
• Lead TA strategies that support ACT and FACT teams in improving program implementation and quality of care.
• Translate fidelity findings and program data into actionable training plans.
• Develop recommendations and resources to support statewide implementation goals.
• Collaborate with PMHP leadership, trainers, fidelity reviewers, and external partners to coordinate TA initiatives.
• Prepare written reports, recommendations, and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Presentation skills

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Counseling or related field

Master's degree + licensed mental health professional

Job description

Description

The Public Mental Health Partnership (PMHP) within the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA serves as a California Center of Excellence supporting Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Forensic ACT (FACT) programs through training, consultation, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Supervisor to lead statewide technical assistance activities supporting ACT and FACT programs throughout California. This role will supervise a team of trainers, guide technical assistance strategy, and collaborate with program leaders, fidelity reviewers, and external partners to strengthen implementation of evidence-based behavioral health practices. Key responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate technical assistance and training staff
• Lead technical assistance strategies that support ACT and FACT teams in improving program implementation and quality of care
• Translate fidelity review findings, program data, and quality improvement results into actionable training and consultation plans
• Develop recommendations and resources that support statewide implementation goals and evidence-based practices
• Collaborate with PMHP leadership, trainers, fidelity reviewers, and external partners to coordinate technical assistance initiatives
• Prepare written reports, recommendations, and presentations for leadership, providers, and other stakeholders

Travel:Occasional travel to the UCLA campus and program sites throughout California may be required.

Salary range: $42.58/hr - $91.14/hr

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Counseling, or related behavioral health field

Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in a mental/behavioral health setting

Minimum 1 year of experience providing technical assistance, training, consultation, coaching, quality improvement, or implementation support to behavioral health, community-based, or human services programs

Demonstrated knowledge of community-based behavioral health service models like ACT, FACT, Full Service Partnership (FSP), Housing First, Critical Time Intervention (CTI), Intensive Case Management (ICM), or related programs

Experience supporting individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, homelessness, or other complex behavioral health needs

Experience with program evaluation, fidelity reviews, quality improvement initiatives, or data-informed performance monitoring

Ability to analyze complex clinical and program information and translate findings into practical recommendations

Strong written, communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills

Preferred:

Master's degree + license as a mental health professional

3+ years experience providing technical assistance, implementation support, or quality improvement services