Job Specifications
Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY
Exam Number
b4742F-EA
Filing Dates
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Mental Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Program Manager III 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.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Mental Health Program Manager III.
Essential Job Functions
Participates in the development and monitoring of the annual budget for multiple program support operational areas, mental health services in a large geographic area, and Countywide mental health services programs.
Plans, assigns, and directs the work of multiple program support operational areas, a geographic area, or Countywide mental health services programs.
Provides program and administrative direction to subordinate managers and administrative support staff.
Provides or oversees the provision of programmatic and technical guidance to mental health contract agencies; directs the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of contract agency performance.
Supervises the planning, development, and implementation of program support services, service area-based, and Countywide programs, utilizing existing or projected financial resources.
Ensures that mental health services provided meet State and Federal mandated standards and are in compliance comply with Medicare and Medi-Cal rules for reimbursement claiming.
Oversees revenue generation in assigned programs to ensure revenue is maximized.
Assists the Deputy Director or higher-level manager to develop and implement objectives, goals, policies, and procedures in connection with areas of oversight.
Directs the conduct of, and participates in, studies and analyses of program effectiveness and initiates modifications in program policies and procedures as necessary.
Represents the department in regional planning and networking groups such as Service Area Councils, councils of government, and regional health, social, and educational services coalitions.
Serves as a committee member, participant, or representative on a variety of committees, task forces, etc. focused on internal departmental business needs or operations.
Develops and maintains cooperative working relations with Federal, State, and community agencies that correspond to the area of geographic or program responsibility.
Plans, organizes, implements, and manages the Service Area Disaster Plan for both directly operated and contracted programs.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Training And Experience
Option I : A valid, current license to practice clinical psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or nursing issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - two years' of experience, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II*, providing administrative and technical direction through subordinate supervisors in the operation of a mental health services delivery program comprised of **multidisciplinary treatment and support staff.
Option II: 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 - Three years' experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II*.
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 - Five years' experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I****.
NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPEREIENCE OR VERIFICATION OF EXPERINCE LETTERS (VOEL) WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE ABOVE REQUIRMENT(S) AT THE TIME OF FILING IN ORDER TO BE APPOI