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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

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MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

Salary

$132,439.68 - $178,485.84 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

Y4741C-DOJ

Department

HEALTH SERVICES

Opening Date

01/08/2026

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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:

YouMUST 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 Iin 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 Supervisorin 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 Psychologistin 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 thatALLinformation included in the application materials is subject toVERIFICATIONat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.FALSIFICATIONof any information may result inDISQUALIFICATION.

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 [email protected], as well [email protected], and [email protected] 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

[email protected]

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:(800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

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This position works directly with a correctional facility.

+ I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

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Do you possess 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? All required licenses must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

+ Yes, I possess a valid and active license as a licensed clinical social worker issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Behavioral Sciences.

+ Yes, I possess a valid and active license as a marriage and family therapist issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Behavioral Sciences.

+ Yes, I possess a valid and active license to practice as a psychologist issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Psychology.

+ No, I do not possess any of the required licenses.

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If you answered "YES" to Question #3, please indicate which license you possess and provide the license number. If you do not have a clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist license issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency, please enter "DOES NOT APPLY".

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OPTION I: Do you possess 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*? *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.

+ Yes, I DO possess 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.

+ No, I DO NOT possess 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.

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If you answered "YES" to Question #5, please provide the following information for each employer from which you have gained the qualifying experience. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this supplemental questionnaire MUST also be consistent with experience listed on your application or resume. If only the above keywords appear in your answer response and no supporting details related to the above question, credit will not be given. Additionally, please do not use "see resume and application", this is a non-response and credit will not be given. Please use the format below. EMPLOYER NAME / SECTION: PAYROLL TITLE: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO ABOVE EXPERIENCE: From (mm/year) – TO (mm/year) LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE: If you do not have any experience in this area, please enter "DOES NOT APPLY".

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OPTION II: Do you possess three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor* or Supervising Psychologist**? *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.

+ Yes, I DO possess three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor or Supervising Psychologist.

+ No, I DO NOT possess three years of experience supervising a multi-disciplinary team at the level of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor or Supervising Psychologist.

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If you answered "YES" to Question #7, please provide the following information for each employer from which you have gained the qualifying experience. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this supplemental questionnaire MUST also be consistent with experience listed on your application or resume. If only the above keywords appear in your answer response and no supporting details related to the above question, credit will not be given. Additionally, please do not use "see resume and application", this is a non-response and credit will not be given. Please use the format below. EMPLOYER NAME / SECTION: PAYROLL TITLE: DATES OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO ABOVE EXPERIENCE: From (mm/year) – TO (mm/year) LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERIENCE: If you do not have any experience in this area, please enter "DOES NOT APPLY".

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