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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR II - Correctional Health

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $111K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the County of Los Angeles, which is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Mental Health Services Coordinator II within the Department of Health Services. The role involves providing administrative support for the planning, coordination, and implementation of mental health services, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and serving as a liaison with various agencies.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Mental health services coordinationAdministrative responsibilityCommunity mental health workMaster's degree in psychologySupervisory experienceTraining provisionLiaison skillsLegal knowledge

Required

One year's experience as a Mental Health Services Coordinator I

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

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

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