MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR II - Correctional Health

About the role

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 Department of Justice (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aids 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.
• Aids 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

• One year's experience as a Mental Health Services Coordinator I.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Submit proof of degree by uploading the required document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or send by e-mail to oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Skills

Knowledge of mental health laws and regulations, ability to coordinate and implement mental health services, and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the hiring process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the hiring process.

Additional Information

For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov.