- Company Name
- County of Los Angeles
- Job Title
- MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS
- Job Description
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Job Title: Mental Health Program Manager III / Emergency Appointments Homelessness
Role Summary:
Lead and manage county-wide mental health programs addressing the homelessness crisis, ensuring delivery of high‑quality services, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance. Oversee program budgeting, staff supervision, contract agency performance, and strategic planning within a large geographic region.
Expectations:
- Demonstrated capability to direct multidisciplinary mental health service delivery.
- Ability to develop, monitor, and adjust annual program budgets.
- Proficiency in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and reimbursement requirements.
- Proven track record in leading and evaluating contract agencies and internal teams.
- Commitment to continuous improvement through data‑driven program evaluation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and monitor annual budgets for multiple program support and county‑wide mental health services.
- Plan, assign, and direct work of program support, regional, and county‑wide mental health teams.
- Provide administrative guidance to subordinate managers and support staff.
- Oversee contract agency performance: planning, monitoring, evaluation, and technical guidance.
- Ensure services meet State, Federal, Medicare, and Medi‑Cal standards; manage reimbursement claims.
- Drive revenue generation to maximize financial resources.
- Assist higher‑level management in setting objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct studies, analyze program effectiveness, and recommend policy modifications.
- Represent the department in regional planning groups, service councils, and coalitions.
- Serve on internal committees, task forces, and operational discussions.
- Foster cooperative relations with federal, state, and community agencies.
- Plan, implement, and manage the Service Area Disaster Plan for in‑house and contracted programs.
Required Skills:
- Program and project management
- Budget development & financial oversight
- Staff supervision & leadership
- Contract negotiation & performance evaluation
- Regulatory compliance (state & federal)
- Data analysis & reporting
- Stakeholder engagement & coalition building
- Crisis and disaster planning
- Strong written & verbal communication
Required Education & Certifications:
Option I (Preferred)
- Valid, current state license to practice: Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or Nursing
- ≥2 years experience as Mental Health Program Manager II or equivalent
Option II
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Human Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- ≥3 years experience in managerial direction at Mental Health Program Manager II level
Option III
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- ≥5 years experience in managerial direction at Mental Health Program Manager I level
No Verification of Employment Letters (VOEL) accepted. All listed requirements must be met at time of application.
Los angeles county, United states
On site
Mid level
13-09-2025