Mental Health Program Manager (Public Health Professional Iii)

Salary: $41.39 - $56.33 Hourly
Location : City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: HE24-001
Department: Health & Human Services - (UC)
Opening Date: 12/21/2023
Closing Date: 1/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services has an immediate opening for a full-time, unclassified, at-will Public Health Professional III to serve as the Mental Health Program Manager in the Collective Impact Bureau. Reporting to the Resource Connections Division Officer, this position will lead the Mental Health coordination efforts of the City of Long Beach as outlined in the City of Long Beach Mental Health Report. This position will oversee the Mental Health Coordinator and is located at the Main Health Center, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Manages and oversees the implementation of the recommendations listed in the City of Long Beach's Mental Health Report "Developing a Robust Mental Health System in Long Beach".
• Supervises, trains, and manages MENTAL HEALTH coordination staff and interns, providing vision, and direction while also providing professional development to staff;
• Works to improve delivery system of MENTAL HEALTH services and alignment with Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health;
• Convenes the Mental Health Advisory Groups and affiliated working groups;
• Acts as liaison between the City and Department of Mental Health;
• Participates in national and regional learning groups related to MENTAL HEALTH coordination;
• Researches and incorporates regional and national best practices related to MENTAL HEALTH coordination and funding;
• Procures and oversees community-based organization contract(s) supporting the implementation of the Mental Health Report when necessary;
• Works with Data Officer to develop process for collecting and providing data to measure program performance and outcomes;
• Monitors the program's functioning and effectiveness, utilizing an equity lens to ensure inclusive and appropriate care;
• Serves as the public point of contact for the Mental Health Implementation, fielding questions and requests for information and leading presentations for elected officials, city commissions, community members, media, and other internal and external stakeholders;
• Collaborates with community organizations and service providers to develop referral pathways and provide coordinated care;
• Oversees, develops, and administers a budget, including forecasting resources; monitor budget to actual revenues and expenditures and suggest adjustments; manage quarterly and annual budget update processes;
• Continues to find and apply for new funding to expand and sustain Mental Health efforts; and,
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• .Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration , or a closely related field (*proof required).
  • Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of professional experience coordinating PUBLIC HEALTH or MENTAL HEALTH services programs.
• Valid motor vehicle operator license.
  • Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding if selected for position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience coordinating PUBLIC HEALTH or MENTAL HEALTH services programs.
• Experience advocating for MENTAL HEALTH and/or implementing trauma-informed best practices.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Understanding of best practices in MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMming and delivery
• Experience in application of collaborative models and frameworks to guide systems-level interventions
• Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese).

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Familiarity with MENTAL HEALTH ecosystems and resources in Long Beach.
• Familiarity with MENTAL HEALTH funding and policies at the County, State and Federal level.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible, and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgement, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deescalate and resolve conflicts independently and effectively.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Strong level of integrity & ethics and ability to use good judgment in challenging situations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927.
The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting
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Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours
for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster
placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information in the statement above?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field?Program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• No. I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• I do not have the required education but I have program management experience in a public agency beyond the minimum requirements that can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

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I understand that if qualifying with a college or university degree, I must attach proof of education such as a transcripts or copy of degree.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have one (1) year of professional experience coordinating PUBLIC HEALTH or MENTAL HEALTH services programs?

• Yes. I have one (1) year of professional experience coordinating PUBLIC HEALTH or MENTAL HEALTH services programs.
• No, I do not have one (1) year of professional experience coordinating PUBLIC HEALTH or MENTAL HEALTH services programs.

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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license?

• Yes
• No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Do you have experience advocating for MENTAL HEALTH and/or implementing trauma-informed best practices?

• Yes
• No

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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience advocating for MENTAL HEALTH and/or implementing trauma-informed best practices.
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Are you willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Please select the language(s) you are proficient in:

• English
• Khmer
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Vietnamese
• Other

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If you selected "Other" for languages you are proficient in, please indicate those languages here:
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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, certificates, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements to file, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume and (3) proof of education (if qualifying with degree).Did you attach all of the required attachments?

• Yes
• No

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.
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