What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR II - Correctional Health position at County of Los Angeles?
Position/Program Information
Type Of Recruitment
Open Competitive - EMERGENCY
Exam Number
Y8149A-DOJ
First Day Of Filing
Friday, January 9, 2026, AT 8:00 a.m., PT.
This examination 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
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Services Coordinator 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 Services Coordinator II .
Why work for us?
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
Through academic affiliations with the University of California and Southern California, (UCLA) and (USC), 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 meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
The Mission
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care!
Definition
Provides highly responsible administrative staff support for the planning, coordination, and implementation of mental health services and legal requirement with public, private and community agencies.
Classification Standards
The positions allocable to this class may supervise a unit or provide highly responsible administrative support staff in the Patients Rights Unit, a region or bureau. Incumbents in these positions work under the technical and administrative direction of a Deputy Director, Program Services; Deputy Director, Program Development, or Chief, Patients' Rights Program.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates legally mandated site reviews of psychiatric facilities by staff to insure the protection of patients' rights.
Evaluates the implementation of mental health laws in psychiatric treatment facilities.
Assists in the development of programs necessary to Implement State laws in the field of mental health.
Develops placement resources for mentally disordered adults and children, and coordinates placement planning with appropriate agencies.
Serves as liaison between the Department of Mental Health and public and private agencies, and reviews mental health services offered under ongoing contracts.
Provides training to subordinate staff.
Assists in the development of special services for specific groups such as the handicapped.
Initiates review and investigates program of individual agencies within the framework of the mental health system.
Provides training to acquaint providers of mental health services with necessary legal and contractual requirements.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I
One year's experience as a Mental Health Services Coordinator I.
Option II
A Master's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in clinical psychology, public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and four years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting , or in a County contracted mental health program , two years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity .
Option III
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and five years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting , three years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity .
License
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical efforts that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Out-Of-Class Experience Will Be Accepted:
Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications.
Additional Information
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.
Vacancy Information
The list of successful applicants created from this examination will be used to staff our vacancies throughout Department of Health Services Correctional Health .
Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
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 well in advance of the deadline 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 No. (SSN)
Please include your SSN 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 in public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No Sharing Of User ID And Password
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using others login credentials may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)
Los Angeles County recognizes and affirms that all people are equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the US. We are 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.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact
Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst
JRodriguez @dhs.lacounty.gov
(213) 288-7000
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 at http://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
Type Of Recruitment
Open Competitive - EMERGENCY
Exam Number
Y8149A-DOJ
First Day Of Filing
Friday, January 9, 2026, AT 8:00 a.m., PT.
This examination 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
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Services Coordinator 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 Services Coordinator II .
Why work for us?
The Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .
Through academic affiliations with the University of California and Southern California, (UCLA) and (USC), 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 meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.
The Mission
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing outstanding care!
Definition
Provides highly responsible administrative staff support for the planning, coordination, and implementation of mental health services and legal requirement with public, private and community agencies.
Classification Standards
The positions allocable to this class may supervise a unit or provide highly responsible administrative support staff in the Patients Rights Unit, a region or bureau. Incumbents in these positions work under the technical and administrative direction of a Deputy Director, Program Services; Deputy Director, Program Development, or Chief, Patients' Rights Program.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates legally mandated site reviews of psychiatric facilities by staff to insure the protection of patients' rights.
Evaluates the implementation of mental health laws in psychiatric treatment facilities.
Assists in the development of programs necessary to Implement State laws in the field of mental health.
Develops placement resources for mentally disordered adults and children, and coordinates placement planning with appropriate agencies.
Serves as liaison between the Department of Mental Health and public and private agencies, and reviews mental health services offered under ongoing contracts.
Provides training to subordinate staff.
Assists in the development of special services for specific groups such as the handicapped.
Initiates review and investigates program of individual agencies within the framework of the mental health system.
Provides training to acquaint providers of mental health services with necessary legal and contractual requirements.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option I
One year's experience as a Mental Health Services Coordinator I.
Option II
A Master's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in clinical psychology, public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and four years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting , or in a County contracted mental health program , two years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity .
Option III
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college with specialization in public health, nursing, rehabilitation, social work, education, behavioral sciences, public administration, or urban planning, and five years' experience in community mental health work or in delivery of mental health services in an inpatient psychiatric setting , three years of which must have included administrative responsibility in a staff or supervisory capacity .
License
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.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light
This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical efforts that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
- In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution. Submit proof of degree by uploading the required document(s) as attachments at the time of filing or send by e-mail to oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
Out-Of-Class Experience Will Be Accepted:
Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications.
Additional Information
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.
Vacancy Information
The list of successful applicants created from this examination will be used to staff our vacancies throughout Department of Health Services Correctional Health .
Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
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 well in advance of the deadline 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 No. (SSN)
Please include your SSN 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 in public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No Sharing Of User ID And Password
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using others login credentials may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)
Los Angeles County recognizes and affirms that all people are equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the US. We are 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.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact
Jenny Rodriguez, Exam Analyst
JRodriguez @dhs.lacounty.gov
(213) 288-7000
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 at http://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