Job Specifications
Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY
Exam Number
b4740G-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 I 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 I.
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 program support service operations, clinic, or programs overseen; ensures that budget and contract allocations reflect program priorities; and takes corrective action where necessary.
Formulates policies and procedures concerning administration, ensuring compliance with Federal and State Medicare and Medicaid regulations for reimbursement claiming and maximum recovery costs for directly 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:
Training And Experience
Option I : A valid, current license to practice as a clinical social worker or marriage and family therapist issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - Two years of licensed experience supervising a *multi-disciplinary mental health team.
Option II : A valid, current license to practice as a psychologist issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - One year of licensed experience supervising a *multi-disciplinary mental health team.
Option III : A valid, current license to practice as a registered nurse issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - Three years of licensed nursing experience supervising a *multi-disciplinary mental health team. A Master's Degree in Nursing Administration, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be accepted for one year of the required experience.
Option IV : 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 - Four years of **bona-fide supervisory experience providing administrative and technical direction at the level of ***Health Program Analyst III.
A Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Huma