Mental Health Project Manager

Job Description:

Mental Health Project Manager

Description

The Position

The Contra Costa Health Services Department is recruiting for two (2) qualified candidates interested in the Mental Health Project Manager position assigned to the Behavioral Health (BH) Division located in Martinez, CA. The first vacancy is assigned to the Mental Health Services Act Team and the second vacancy is assigned to the Enhanced Care Management Program.

Contra Costa Behavioral Health has a strong partnership with consumers, families, staff, and community-based agencies while providing welcoming, integrated services for mental health, substance use, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people served.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong communication style, both verbally and in writing, and communicates clearly and professionally with staff and community providers
• with staff and community providers
• Works effectively as a team member
• Effectively analyzes and prioritizes situations as they arise during the day
• Effectively responds to urgent requests in a timely manner in an atmosphere with competing demands
• Acknowledges and respects cultural and linguistic differences of diverse populations

What you will typically be responsible for:

Mental Health Services Act Program:

• Overseeing the Ethnic Services Program for the Behavioral Health Division
• Representing Contra Costa County at state and regional meetings regarding cultural competency equity and social justice
• Coordinating the Health Care Interpreter Network training for Behavioral Health staff

• Develop agendas and facilitate the Reducing Health Disparities (RHD) meeting comprised of local stakeholders
• Liaison for Language Line Access services
• Coordinate Health Care Interpreter Network training for staff
• Responsible for compiling the Annual Cultural Humility Plan
• Compile and provide diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) data as requested for EQRO and other routine audits
• Collaboration with other divisions including attendance at CCHS Pride Initiative meetings
• Support Innovation project implementation for Community Defined Practices (CDP); liaison for 17 CBO providers
• Assist in procurement activities, including issuing RFPs for related cultural and ethnic services

Enhanced Care Management Program:

• Conduct project evaluation and research activities related to special projects, to include designing the evaluation methodology, recording/reporting project activities and measuring client outcomes
• Designs, drafts and submits proposals for assigned projects
• Acts as the project liaison with other community programs and speaks to community groups about the goals of the project(s)
• Researches, prepares and analyzes reports regarding project activities and accomplishments
• Serves as liaison with state and other agency representatives pertaining to special projects assigned
• Track program expenditures
  

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your activities will vary, will be complex and interesting
• You will be working with a team of people who are dedicated and have a passion for their work, focusing on our common mission and goals to serve our clients
• Our common mission and goals to serve our clients

A few challenges you might face in this job :

• There may be unpredictable workflow and work assignments at times
• You may have to work under pressure and need to deliver products in tight timeframes

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
• Organizational Systems Thinking: Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in: 1) business administration, public administration, health administration or closely related field OR 2) a mental health related field such as psychology, social work or counseling.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in an administrative or staff capacity with responsibility for contract management or administrative, personnel or budgetary functions that include mental health related work.

Substitution: One (1) year of additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required major OR a Master's degree in one of the fields noted above maybe substituted for one year of experience.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ) Assessment : Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online assessment. The online assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job and candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These competencies may include but are not limited to: Legal & Regulatory Navigation, Attention to Detail, Writing, Critical Thinking, Self-Management, and Delivering Results. (Weighted 100%)

The online Behavioral Consistency Questionnaire (BCQ) assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of

February 24, 2025.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$111,757.56 - $135,842.04 Annually