MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Mental Health Program Manager III / Emergency Appointments Homelessness

Salary : $152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : b4742F-EA

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.

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 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 :

Accreditation : Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.

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.

Application and Filing Information :

Applications must be submitted online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information. Applications must be filed online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Official Transcripts, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Important Notes :

Social Security Number Language :

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Computer and Internet Access at Libraries :

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Fair Chance Employer :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility :

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder :

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http : / / career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran's Credit :

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

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;