Program Manager I

The Office of the Public Guardian is recruiting for Program Manager I*. The Program Manager is responsible for managing a key program component and assisting in planning and organizing a comprehensive behavioral health program; preparing, monitoring and enforcing contracts with behavioral health service providers; and providing clinical and/or administrative supervision. A vacancy currently exists in the Office of the Public Guardian. The resulting eligible list will only be used to fill vacancies within the Office of Public Guardian.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE:

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation and to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. License: Position may require licensure as a Marriage Family Therapist, Clinical Social Worker, Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychologist. Applicants must provide license information on the supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Training: Incumbents must complete forty (40) units of CA State Association of Public Administrators, Public Guardian, and Public Conservators training within a four (4) year period.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in behavioral or social science, healthcare administration, human services, public/business administration, legal studies, or related field of study.

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Experience: Two (2) years of full-time professional-level administrative, clinical, and/or supervisory experience, which includes one (1) year working within a mental health system with responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: development and monitoring of programs, policies and procedures; compliance/quality management; data/legislative analysis; monitoring contracts; or budget/fiscal administration. Clerical and/or routine accounting experience is not considered qualifying.

A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience, with one (1) year of experience working within a mental health system.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a qualifying field, in addition to at least one (1) year of experience supervising a behavioral health or other governmental program. Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong management skills, and knowledge about the public behavioral health system are highly desirable.