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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER Y4741C-DOJ
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive - EMERGENCY
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Friday, January 9, 2025 at 8:00 A.M., (PT)
This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Program Manager II vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree.
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. During 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.
ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES:
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.
MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the administration of the mental health services programs of a medium to large-sized clinic, or comparable Service Area-based and Countywide programs or Countywide program support services.
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.
May assist in the negotiation, implementation, and evaluation of departmental program contracts within the jurisdictions served by the programs.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: 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 - AND - 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****.
Option II: 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 - AND - Three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor***** or Supervising Psychologist******.
LICENSE:
*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.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
****Experience at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the administration of the mental health services programs of a small to medium-sized clinic, comparable Service Area-based and Countywide programs or Countywide program support services.
*****Experience at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Under the general direction of a licensed clinical program manager, supervises and coordinates multidisciplinary and ancillary support staff in the provision of mental health services to clients.
******Experience at the level of Supervising Psychologist in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Supervises professional and para-professional staff assigned to a mental health clinic or program.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be filed 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.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
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 PUBLIC 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.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst
JRodriguez@dhs.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-6365
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
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