MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER IV/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER IV/ EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS HOMELESSNESS

Salary

$163,996.80 - $255,048.48 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

b4738C-EA

Department

MENTAL HEALTH

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

FILING DATES:

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. (PT) until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, before 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M. (PT) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to be accepted.

EXAM NUMBER:

b4738C-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, 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.

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 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 Masters 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.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

• 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 Bachelors 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 schools Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the schools website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted 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. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

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 SMStewart@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/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 before 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov 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 NUMBER LANGUAGE

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD

All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034

HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

Analyst Contact Phone: Sheenia Stewart, (323) 705-4669

Analyst Contact Email: SMStewart@dmh.lacounty.gov

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 972-7034

TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 735-2922

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONES:(800) 735-2922

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

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The information you provide on your application and this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions and, I certify that the information provide is accurate and I am aware that the information on the application, attachments, and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. I also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal.

02

This position works in support of the Countys response to homelessness.

• I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.

03

Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com and smstewart@dmh.lacounty.gov to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.

• Yes, I understand the above information and instructions.

04

Which requirement do you qualify under?

• 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.
• I do not meet any of the above requirements.

05

Do you have 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 - at least 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?

• Yes
• No

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If you have a current mental health licensure, please list the licensure type and number. If you do not have a mental health licensure, please write "N/A."

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Please describe your 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. To ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following: EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT: PAYROLL TITLE: NAME AND TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: DATE(S) OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE: FROM (mm/dd/yr) -TO (mm/dd/yr): LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING ASSIGNMENTS: If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

08

Do you have 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?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your experience, at the level of Mental Health Program Manager III, providing managerial direction through subordinate managers. To ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following: EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT: PAYROLL TITLE: NAME AND TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: DATE(S) OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE: FROM (mm/dd/yr) -TO (mm/dd/yr): LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING ASSIGNMENTS: If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

10

Do you have 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?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience at the level of Mental Health Program Manager II , providing managerial direction through subordinate supervisors. To ensure you receive credit, you MUST provide ALL of the following: EMPLOYER/COUNTY DEPARTMENT: PAYROLL TITLE: NAME AND TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: DATE(S) OF EMPLOYMENT RELATED TO THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE: FROM (mm/dd/yr) -TO (mm/dd/yr): LIST OF DUTIES THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING ASSIGNMENTS: If you do not have any experience in this area, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.

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Are you proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have ASL certification?

• Yes, I have attached ASL certification to my online application.
• Yes, I will email ASL certification to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
• No, I do not have ASL certification.

14

Do you have a County bilingual certification for ASL?

• Yes, I have attached a County bilingual certification for ASL to my online application.
• Yes, I will email a County bilingual certification for ASL to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days.
• No, I do not have a County bilingual certification for ASL.

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This is a reminder for you to check to ensure that you have attached your resume and that you have answered all of these supplemental questions completely and as directed.

• Acknowledge

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