Mental Health Program Coordinator

About the role

To perform a wide range of supervisory and administrative duties, including administration of contracted and County-operated mental health programs and services; supervision of programs and functions that are County-wide and department-wide in nature; supervision of mental health clinics; evaluation of services and programs; and supervision of direct mental health patient care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of mental health care programs and activities.
• Supervise, directly and through subordinates, a multi-disciplinary staff, including licensed mental health care providers, physicians, nurses, and support staff, and service providers under contract.
• Analyze and accurately evaluate management and organizational situations, and make recommendations for effective improvements.
• Analyze and effectively evaluate the operations and services of mental health and substance abuse programs, including those of contract providers.
• Analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing health services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, subordinates, and the staffs of public and private agencies and groups involved in health programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and before large groups.
• Make effective recommendations regarding staffing and other personnel matters.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities as described above.
• Possession of a Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related field such as health care administration, or in public administration.
• Two years of experience coordinating and/or supervising mental health and/or substance abuse program(s) which included experience in a direct care program such as a public mental health clinic or inpatient facility, OR in an administrative or non-direct care program such as client case management or contract services.

Qualifications

Employment Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications as described above.

Special Requirements

Some positions in this class involve responsibility for direct patient care, and persons appointed to such positions may be required, in accordance with applicable federal and/or state regulations, to possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatrist; Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor; or Registered Nurse.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.