CAL AIM MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL III)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4372515) ApplyCAL AIM MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL III)Salary$41.39 - $56.33 HourlyLocation City of Long Beach, CAJob TypeUnclassified - Full-Time, PermanentJob NumberHE23-123(4)DepartmentHealth & Human Services - (UC)Opening Date02/02/2024Closing Date2/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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DESCRIPTIONThe City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified, at-will Public Health Professional III to serve as the Mental Health Coordinatorin the Homeless Services Bureau. Reporting to the Homeless Programs Officer, the CAL-AIM Mental Health Coordinator will direct the provision of mental health and therapeutic services for people experiencing homelessness. This position is located at the Multi-Service Center, 1301 West 12th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the State Health Care Worker Vaccine Requirement, the candidate placed in this position is required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved by the City of Long Beach’s Human Resources Department. Proof of vaccination (including booster) will be required at the time of your pre-employment physical. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs the planning and implementation of community supports (housing retention services and housing location services) in relation to the state funded CAL AIM homeless response efforts;
Provides oversite of implementation for CalAIM Community Support Services such as Housing Transition Navigation Service and Housing Tenancy and Sustaining Services;
Supervises outreach and case management staff to support Intensive Case Management and housing location operations;
Monitors and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of CalAIM service delivery system, organizational structure, staffing levels, and other internal operations including identifying and recommending alternative approaches or improvements; implementation of revisions, adjustments and changes;
Maintains an awareness of state-level changes to the CalAIM program that require local implementation changes;
Organizes and leads internal departmental meetings, including weekly staff meetings, housing specialist meetings, and trainings;
Responds to high priority street outreach, MSC, and Mobile Access Center requests to complete mental health assessments and coordinates appropriate clinical services, including behavioral health involuntary holds when needed;
Oversees the facilitation of comprehensive bio-psycho-social evaluations around client functioning, support network, housing stability, mental health, etc.;
Partners with the Housing Authority to identify households that are at risk of losing subsidized housing to ensure housing retention;
Oversees individual and/or group therapy to clients accessing the MSC Partner with hospitals and social service providers to provide referrals for ongoing services and to coordinate effective discharge planning City-Wide;
Supports case management and housing navigation services to persons with severe physical, mental health or substance use needs;
Participates in case conferencing and care coordination for higher barrier clients to assist in navigating local and county homeless and health care systems;
Navigates the Long Beach Coordinated Entry System to link to housing resources, including utilizing the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and other data platforms to document all client interactions in a timely manner;
Supports Multi-Service Center and satellite sites non-clinical staff with mental health assessments and evaluations when necessary;
Provides housing retention and location services to prevent re-entry into homelessness;
Fosters and develops collaborative working relationships with the Long Beach Police and Fire Departments and other social service agencies;
Provides direct transportation to people experiencing homelessness to assist in accessing services (in City of Long Beach Vehicles);
Participates in community education regarding REACH services and the City's response to people experiencing homelessness including ride-alongs and community presentations;
Will serve as team-lead to other Homeless Services field operations by providing direction regarding clinical interventions and assessments when in the field; and,
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, 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.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification required
One (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.
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:
Experience with homeless services program delivery and or development.
Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed.
Experience working with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese)
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:
Demonstrates skill in patient assessment, intervention, planning, and evaluation.
Demonstrates initiative, good judgment, and the ability to make decisions independently.
Demonstrates skill in working with high-risk and mentally ill populations.
Strong communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, written and oral.
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and populations by consistently exercising tact, good judgment, and a proactive, problem-solving focused style.
Ability to deescalate and resolve conflict effectively.
Ability to work within deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and set appropriate priorities.
Proficiency in the use of computers, including email, internet, and office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Friday, February 16, 2024. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of education in PDF format and Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification. 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 an Equal 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 https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Actof 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570- 6927 .For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.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). 01 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?
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, 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 Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related field.
No. I do not have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, 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.
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Do you have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program?
Yes. I have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.
No, I do not have one (1) year of professional experience providing mental health support or care coordination for a social or human services program.
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Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist? Certification required
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license?
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Do you have experience with homeless services program delivery and or development?
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In 200 words or less, please describe your experience with homeless services program delivery and or development.
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Are you willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call during emergencies as needed?
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Please select the language(s) you are proficient in:
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Khmer
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
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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.
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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, (3) proof of education (if qualifying with degree), and (4) Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Certification Did you attach all of the required attachments?
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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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