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Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources · 4 hours ago

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $178K/yr

3+ years exp

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Mental Health Program Manager II to improve mental health care in County jails and support justice-involved populations. The role involves administrative supervision of mental health services programs, budget management, policy formulation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Government

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

May assist in the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental program contracts within the jurisdictions served by the programs

Qualification

Clinical Social Worker LicenseMarriageFamily Therapist LicensePsychologist LicenseManagerial ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team SupervisionBudget ManagementPolicy DevelopmentRevenue GenerationTechnical GuidanceAudit ImplementationComplaint InvestigationStaff Training Coordination

Required

A valid, current license to practice as a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency

One year providing managerial direction, through subordinate supervisors, in the operation of mental health services delivery programs comprised of multidisciplinary treatment and support staff, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I

Three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor or Supervising Psychologist

A valid and active license as a licensed clinical social worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Sciences

A valid and active license as a marriage and family therapist issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences

A valid and active license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology

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

All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted

Company

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

The County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth, and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.

Founded in 1923

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees