MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Position Overview Emergency Mental Health Program Manager III – Los Angeles County. Responsible for the planning, direction, and evaluation of Countywide mental health services and program support operational areas related to the homelessness crisis. Responsibilities Participates in development and monitoring of the annual budget for multiple program support operational areas, mental health services in a large geographic area, and Countywide mental health services programs. Plans, assigns, and directs the work of multiple program support operational areas, a geographic area, or Countywide mental health services programs. Provides program and administrative direction to subordinate managers and administrative support staff. Provides or oversees the provision of programmatic and technical guidance to mental health contract agencies; directs the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of contract agency performance. Supervises the planning, development, and implementation of program support services, service area-based, and Countywide programs, utilizing existing or projected financial resources. Ensures that mental health services provided meet State and Federal mandated standards and are in compliance with Medicare and Medi‑Cal rules for reimbursement claiming. Oversees revenue generation in assigned programs to ensure revenue is maximized. Assists the Deputy Director or higher‑level manager to develop and implement objectives, goals, policies, and procedures in connection with areas of oversight. Directs the conduct of, and participates in, studies and analyses of program effectiveness and initiates modifications in program policies and procedures as necessary. Represents the department in regional planning and networking groups such as Service Area Councils, councils of government, and regional health, social, and educational services coalitions. Serves as a committee member, participant, or representative on a variety of committees, task forces, etc. focused on internal departmental business needs or operations. Develops and maintains cooperative working relations with Federal, State, and community agencies that correspond to the area of geographic or program responsibility. Plans, organizes, implements, and manages the Service Area Disaster Plan for both directly operated and contracted programs. Minimum Requirements Option I: Valid, current license to practice clinical psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or nursing issued by the state of California – AND two years experience at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II, providing administrative and technical direction through subordinate supervisors in the operation of a mental health services delivery program comprised of multidisciplinary treatment and support staff. Option II: 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 three years experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II. Option III: 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 five years experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I. Special Requirements Experience at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II is defined as directs, through subordinate supervisors, the administration of the mental health services programs of a medium to large‑sized clinic, or comparable Service Area‑based and organization‑wide programs. Multidisciplinary treatment staff is defined as a group of mental health care providers that may consist of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers, marriage and family therapists, medical doctors, clinical case managers, and/or other mental health care professionals that work together to assess the mental health care needs of the client and develop a treatment plan tailored to the client’s identified needs. A master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field will be accepted for one year of the required experience. Experience at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I is defined as directs, through subordinate supervisors, the administration of the mental health services programs of a small to medium‑sized clinic, comparable Service Area‑based and organization‑wide programs. Additional Requirements Valid California Class C driver license or ability to use alternative transportation to carry out job‑related essential functions. Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds, some bending, stooping, or squatting; considerable ambulation may be involved. Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement reporting and compliance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools. Assessment and Appointment Under the emergency order, selected candidates will be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days. Performance assessment during this period will be weighted 100%. Candidates who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Mental Health Program Manager III. Disability and Accommodation Applicants who require accommodations during the examination process shall contact the County Disability Services for assistance. Fair Chance Employer Los Angeles County is a fair‑chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, candidates will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless a contingent offer of employment is made. The County will evaluate any conviction history on a case‑by‑case basis, taking into account mitigating factors and the specific duties of the job. Equal Opportunity Employer Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting anti‑racism, diversity, and inclusion efforts to address inequalities and disparities among racial and ethnic groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr County-of-Los-Angeles