MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR II - Correctional Health

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR II - Correctional Health Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y8149A-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: Friday, January 9, 2026, AT 8:00 a.m., PT. This examination will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice‑involved populations post‑release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice‑involved. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Services Coordinator II vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. 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. During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Mental Health Services Coordinator II . Essential Job Functions Coordinates legally mandated site reviews of psychiatric facilities by staff to insure the protection of patients' rights. Evaluates the implementation of mental health laws in psychiatric treatment facilities. Assists in the development of programs necessary to implement state laws in the field of mental health. Develops placement resources for mentally disordered adults and children, and coordinates placement planning with appropriate agencies. Serves as liaison between the Department of Mental Health and public and private agencies, and reviews mental health services offered under ongoing contracts. Provides training to subordinate staff. Assists in the development of special services for specific groups such as the handicapped. Initiates review and investigates program of individual agencies within the framework of the mental health system. Provides training to acquaint providers of mental health services with necessary legal and contractual requirements. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: One year's experience as a Mental Health Services Coordinator I. Option II: A Master's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in clinical psychology, public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and four years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting, or in a County contracted mental health program, two years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity. Option III: A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and five years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting, three years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity. 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 II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical efforts that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information: Out‑Of‑Class Experience Will Be Accepted: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out‑of‑class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out‑of‑class duties in detail in the Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Assessment Process During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Vacancy Information The list of successful applicants created from this examination will be used to staff our vacancies throughout Department of Health Services Correctional Health. Available Shift Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Additional Information Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Computer and internet access at public libraries For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers in public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Salary Salary: $82,285.20 – $110,892.00 Annually USD. California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office #J-18808-Ljbffr