MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

About the role

The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Program Manager II vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of administrative supervision to plan, assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff and provides technical guidance and support to staff 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 that 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.
• Captures and coordinates the delivery of staff training necessary to maintain mandated levels of services.
• Makes sure service delivery conforms 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.
• Aids in the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental program contracts within the jurisdictions served by the programs, as needed.

Requirements

• Training And Experience 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 State of California licensing agency - AND - One year providing 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: A valid, current license to practice as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, or registered nurse issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - Three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary 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’ 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**.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

No benefits are offered at this time.

Pay

Pay details are not specified at this time.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified at this time.

Skills

Skills required for the position are not specified at this time.

Benefits

No benefits are offered at this time.

Contact Information

HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034
HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Analyst Contact Phone: Nicholas Jordan, (323) 705-3925
Analyst Contact Email: najordan@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 972-7034
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2922
California Relay Services Phones: (800) 735-2922
County of Los Angeles Employment Information: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/employment-information/

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination 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 (40 and over); 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/.

Testing Accommodations

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.