Clinical Assistant Program Manager For Young Adult Mental Health Services

Description

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County. The agency supports over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. MHALA achieves impact in the areas of mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues. MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care and can enjoy a 35-hour workweek. MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization. The agency promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program, and generous paid time off.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the program manager, provides direct supervision and takes leadership responsibilities for inter-disciplinary team members during program or service activities and provides secondary on-call services based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model of treatment and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not an exhaustive task list, and other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate or necessary by the supervisor or program director. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position, nor cause undue hardship to the Agency’s operations.

Summary

Under the general supervision of the TAY Program Manager, the TAY Assistant Program Manager supports oversight of daily program operations and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, recovery-oriented services. This role collaborates closely with the Program Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Director, and interagency and project-based teams to ensure program compliance, staff support, budget monitoring, and effective service delivery. The position provides leadership within interdisciplinary teams during program activities and assumes secondary on-call responsibilities within a psychosocial rehabilitation model of care.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a human service or related field or certification in a mental health specialty i.e. LCSW, ASCW, LMFT, AMFT, LPCC, APCC, RN, LVN, LPT, or drug alcohol rehab counselor required.
• Minimum 2-year experience providing psychosocial rehabilitative services to a young adult/TAY population and/or individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role preferred.
• Willingness to become LPS designated to write 5150 holds for members when needed.
• Willingness to participate in on call-rotation for all South County FSP and HSSP enrolled members which includes weekend and holidays in a rotating shift assignment and weekly team LPS assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and leadership to diverse staff who possess a wide range of skills, abilities and professional competencies.
• Must be team-oriented, self-directed, and have good listening and communication skills, the ability to empathize and relate positively to a wide variety of people and dedicated to fulfilling the demand of the position.
• Flexible work schedule to include some nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills and be highly organized.
• Knowledge of local (SPA 8) community resources.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, iOS.
• Ability to track and interpret complex data sets for the program services and budget.
• Must be detail oriented, and able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects without losing productivity.
• Valid CPR certificate preferred.
• Driving with current class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA’s liability insurance are conditions of employment.
• TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment.
• Covid-19 vaccinations or booster shots are not currently required, however this may become a requirement in the future. Failure to abide by any agency policy, including those relating to a vaccine or booster shot may result in termination of employment.