TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 AT 9:00 A.M. (PACIFIC TIME)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.
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 III vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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.

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 – two years’ of experience, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II, providing administrative and technical direction through subordinate supervisors in the operation of a mental health services delivery program 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 – Three years’ experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II.
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 – Five years’ experience providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors at the level of Mental Health Program Manager I.

Please refer the Job description for details