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County of Los Angeles · 21 hours ago

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Los Angeles County, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is addressing the homelessness crisis and is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Mental Health Program Manager III. This position is responsible for overseeing mental health services, managing program budgets, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Clinical Psychology LicenseMental Health Program ManagementBudget DevelopmentProgram EvaluationCommunity EngagementPolicy DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

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

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

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

Three years' experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II

Five years' experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I

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

Preferred

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