MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Mental Health Program Manager II / Emergency Appointments Homelessness

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 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. 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 II.

Essential Job Functions :

• 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.
• Coordinates the delivery of staff training necessary to maintain mandated levels of services.
• Monitors service delivery to ensure that services conform 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.
• Assists in the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental program contracts within the jurisdictions served by the programs, as needed.

Requirements :

Minimum Requirements :

A Master'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 will be accepted for one year of the required experience.

Required Experience Must Be Fully Met And Indicated On The Application By The Last Day Of Filing. No Withholds Will Be Allowed For This Examination.

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.

Additional 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