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REACH TEAM MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL II-III)

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REACH TEAM MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL II-III)

Salary

$39.28 - $57.60 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

HE25-097

Department

Health & Human Services - (UC)

Opening Date

10/09/2025

Closing Date

10/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services has an immediate opening for a full-time, unclassified, at-will Public Health Professional II-III to serve as theReach Team Mental Health Coordinator in the Homeless Services Bureau. Reporting to the Homeless Services Officer, the Public Health Professional II-III position plays a key role within the REACH Team to provide strength-based street outreach to encourage people experiencing homelessness to engage in available services. This position is located at the Multi-Service Center, 1301 West 12th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813.

This position may be filled at one of two grade levels based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate, with hourly ranges as follows:

+ Public Health Professional II: $39.284 - $53.345

+ Public Health Professional III: $42.327 - $57.604

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Coordinates services related to overall mental health of people experiencing homelessness;

+ Develops partnerships with City Departments and community-based organizations to ensure smooth implementation of direct service programming related to mental wellness;

+ Oversees proper service delivery data collection, retention, and quality assurance within the Homeless Management Information System;

+ Advises Bureau and Department leadership on policy and program development recommendations related to Mental Health services;

+ Serves as a subject matter expert and spokesperson in community stakeholder forums in support of programs and services on behalf of the City, Department, and Bureau;

+ Partners with existing City Mental Health providers to ensure interdepartmental approach to addressing homelessness;

+ Provides case management and supportive services people experiencing homelessness;

+ May drive City vehicle; and,

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

In addition to duties above, an applicant that holds a Master's in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy will be placed in the Public Health Professional III grade level and complete the following tasks:

+ Directs mental health services and coordination of supportive services for program participants;

+ Plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of comprehensive mental health services, including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, and evaluation;

+ Develops quality standards and work plans to meet established program deliverables;

+ May support fiscal/grant management of in partnership with the Administrative Operations Division to ensure compliance and cost effectiveness;

+ Oversees the preparation of internal and external communications related to outreach programming;

+ Assist with in-field/access site triaging and evaluation of program clients;

+ Oversees mental health specific grant proposals and Requests for Proposals;

+ Maintains high level understanding of grant deliverables and provide program implementation updates to funding agency;

+ Develops, implements, and interprets evidence-based policies and procedures to ensure equity focus as well as efficiency of operations;

+ Provides crisis intervention services including evaluating clients and referring clients to appropriate resources;

+ Provides intensive case management and housing navigation services to high acuity chronic homeless individuals and families with severe physical, mental health or substance use needs;

+ May support street-based operations as directed by management and drive City provided vehicle;

+ May directly supervise direct service staff such as case managers, outreach workers, and substance use counselors;

In addition to duties above, applicants who hold licensure in Clinical Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy will be placed in the Public Health Professional III grade level and complete the following tasks:

+ Facilitates 5150 evaluations for involuntary holds for individuals determined to be at risk of harming themselves or others or an individual who has been deemed gravely disabled;

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EXPERIENCE

Candidates may be considered forPublic Health Professional II who meet the following requirements:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field (*proof required)

+ Copy of degree or transcripts denoting degree conferral required if qualifying for the position with an academic degree or academic credits.

+ One year of experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.

+ A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

Candidates may be considered forPublic Health Professional IIIwho meet the following requirements:

+ Masters Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field (*proof required)

+ Copy of degree or transcripts denoting degree conferral required if qualifying for the position with an academic degree or academic credits.

+ Licensed clinical social worker or licensed marriage and family therapist certification from the California board of behavioral sciences(*proof required)

+ One year of experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.

+ A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

+ For Public Health Professional II Applicants:Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate Clinical Social Worker Certification from the Board of Behavioral Sciences and working towards clinical licensure highly desirable.

+ Experience conducting street outreach and clinical service delivery to people experiencing homelessness.

+ Experience working with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).

+ Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL DEMONSTRATE:

+ Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed.

+ Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, intervention, planning, and evaluation.

+ Demonstrates initiative, good judgment, and the ability to make decisions independently.

+ Demonstrates skill in working with high-risk and mentally ill populations.

+ Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.

+ Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

+ Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgment, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.

+ Ability to deescalate and resolve conflict effectively.

+ Ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.

+ Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close onThursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education if qualifying with a degree, and proof of licensure if applying for the Public Health Professional III. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

•Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

•Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for determining qualifying candidates and their advancement in the recruitment process. I understand that these questions will serve as the basis for determining qualifying candidates and their advacement in the recruitment process.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSDo you meet one of the following requirements? Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field OR Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field. Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis. *Proof of education is required if selecting 'YES'. The document can be submitted as a transcript and/or degree, with name or other identifying characteristic, conferred date, and major indicated.

+ Yes, Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.

+ Yes, Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or closely related field.

+ I do not meet any criteria as listed above

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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree. By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete.

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program?

+ Yes

+ No

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For Public Health Professional III Consideration: Do you possess a license in Clinical Social Worker or a license in Marriage and Family Therapy from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences? (*proof required - licenses and certificates must be attached to your application)

+ Yes

+ No

+ N/A: I am applying for consideration for the Public Health Professional II

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel?

+ Yes

+ No

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DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONDo you have experience conducting street outreach and clinical service delivery to people experiencing homelessness?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have experience working with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)?

+ Yes

+ No

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Please select all that apply:

+ I possess a Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Certification from the Board of Behavioral Sciences and working toward licensure.

+ I possess a Associate Clinical Social Worker Certification from the Board of Behavioral Sciences and working towards licensure.

+ I am registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and am working towards licensure.

+ Not Applicable

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Please select the language(s) you are proficient in:

+ English

+ Khmer

+ Spanish

+ Tagalog

+ Other

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if you selected "Other," please list the language you are proficient in below.

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I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Required documents for this position include 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. Proof of Education (if qualifying for the position with academic degrees) 4. Proof of Licensure (if applying for the Public Health Professional III position) I understand the instructions and will submit the required documents as PDF attachments to my application at the time of filing.

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+ No

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I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the supplemental questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of application materials disqualifies me from futher consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Health & Human Services - (UC)

Address

2525 Grand Avenue

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-4102

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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