What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER IV/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS position at Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources?
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness (Download PDF reader), 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 IV vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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 IV.
Essential Job Functions
Assists the senior-level director in the direction of departmental programs and services including the formulation and development of policies relating to the delivery of outpatient mental health services throughout multiple Service Areas within the County or within regional boundaries.
Assesses mental health needs of the communities within specific regional boundaries, evaluates the effectiveness of existing programs; and within agency guidelines and under the direction of the senior-level manager, implements new programs or modifies existing programs and services.
Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and evaluates work through subordinate managers and supervisors, including administrative functions such as budget preparation and position control, personnel selection and development, and preparation of reports.
Directs the maintenance of records, preparation of reports, clinical and administrative functions necessary for the operation of the Bureau/Division, which includes both centralized and service area operations.
Represents the Department of Mental Health during meetings and conferences with federal, state, and other county departments and with various public and private agencies.
Ensures that services provided by the Department meet federal, state, and County legislation regulations and standards; and ensures services meet court-mandated standards for conservatees.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Option I: A valid, current license to practice clinical psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or nursing issued by the appropriate State of California licensing agency - AND - Three years of experience, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager III, providing administrative and technical direction through subordinate managers in the operation of a large or multiple small regional or service area mental health services delivery program/s comprised of multidisciplinary treatment and support staff.
Option II: 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 experience providing managerial direction through subordinate managers at the level of Mental Health Program Manager III.
Option III: 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 – Six years of experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II.
A Master'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 will be accepted for one year of the required experience.
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
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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:
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
- ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Transcript: In order to receive credit for any college or university course, or any type of college or university degree, such as Bachelor's or higher, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing.
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.
Additional Information
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APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
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Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Revised September 2025