MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

County of Los Angeles; California; Presencial; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a Mental Health Program Manager II to lead and manage mental health programs aimed at addressing the homelessness crisis. The role involves overseeing budgets, formulating policies, coordinating staff training, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant California license and have managerial experience in mental health services. This position is crucial for delivering effective mental health care within the community.

Qualificações

• Valid license as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, or registered nurse.
• One year of managerial direction in mental health services delivery.
• Experience supervising a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and management of mental health programs.
• Oversee audits and implement recommendations.
• Work with human resources on employee matters.

Conhecimentos

Managerial direction

Mental health services delivery

Budget management

Policy formulation

Staff training coordination

Complaint investigation

Regulatory compliance

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Mental Health Program Manager II

A position to help the LA County Board of Supervisors address the homelessness crisis by providing leadership and management of mental health programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs the full range of administrative supervision to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff and provides technical guidance and support within the scope of practice.
• Participates in the development, negotiation, implementation, and management of the budget for the Countywide program support operational areas, clinic, or programs overseen; ensures the budget and contract allocations reflect program priorities; and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Formulates policies and procedures concerning program administration, ensuring compliance with Federal and State Medicare and Medicaid regulations for reimbursement claiming and maximum recovery costs for directly operated billable services.
• Develops and monitors revenue‑generation procedures and objectives for programs managed, including achievement of revenue goals.
• Develops and implements reporting procedures to ensure that program services utilization and revenue data are reported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates the delivery of staff training necessary to maintain mandated levels of services.
• Monitors service delivery to ensure that services conform to acceptable standards of care and establishes and modifies program monitoring and review methods as necessary.
• Oversees audits and the implementation of audit recommendations for programs managed.
• Represents managed programs in meetings with representatives of other County departments, State and Federal agencies, and other public and private entities.
• In conjunction with the Patients’ Rights Division, investigates complaints from patients and others about programs and services under managerial oversight.
• Works in a collaborative and timely manner with departmental human resources representatives in matters such as employee investigations and performance, requesting new positions, and reorganizing and relocating staff.
• Initiates and approves requisitions for supplies and personnel required to operate programs administered.
• Assists in the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental program contracts within the jurisdictions served by the programs, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Option I: A valid, current license to practice as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, or registered nurse issued by the appropriate California licensing agency - AND - One year of managerial direction, through subordinate supervisors, in the operation of mental health services delivery programs comprised of multidisciplinary treatment and support staff, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I.
• Option II: The same license - AND - Three years of experience supervising a multidisciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Supervisor, Senior Mental Health Counselor, R N, or Supervising Psychologist.
• Option III: A bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university – AND – Two years of experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I – OR – Five years of bona‑fide supervisory experience providing administrative and technical direction at the level of Health Program Analyst III.
• Additional note: A master's degree in a related field will be accepted for one year of the required experience.

Bona‑fide supervisory experience includes responsibility for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of staff; evaluating employee performance; participating in interviewing and selecting new staff; and performance management.

NO OUT‑OF‑CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. NO WITHHOLDS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

Physical Class

Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10‑pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of this initial period, performance will be assessed, and successful candidates may be considered for permanent appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.