Treatment Center Program Coordinator

The Position

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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

1/1/24, 2/5/24, 2/14/24, 3/4/24, 4/2/24, 5/6/24, 6/3/24, 7/1/24, 8/5/24, 9/3/24, 10/7/24, 11/4/24, 12/2/24 Under direction, performs a wide range of supervisory and administrative duties, including administration of direct acute care programs, related contracts, and County-operated mental health programs and services at the Mental Health Treatment Center (MHTC).

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Current principles and practices of mental health administration
• Principles of organization and supervision
• Principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and federal and state funding
• Techniques of contract negotiation and monitoring
• Principles and techniques of public personnel management with emphasis on health occupations
• Principles and techniques of clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and treatment
• Most current version of the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
• The purposes, functions, and activities of various public and private health care entities, including advocacy groups, involved in mental health and substance abuse
• State of California laws and regulations governing mental health care workers, nurses, physicians, and other licensed health professionals
• The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, the Short-Doyle Act, and other laws and regulations regarding the delivery of mental health services
• Psychiatric treatment modalities
• Current trends in prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse
• Principles and techniques for on-site reviews and program evaluations
• Techniques of planning, evaluating, and organizing a training program
• Current social and economic factors and trends influencing community mental health and substance abuse care services
• Differing cultural, religious, and social attitudes about mental health and substance abuse

Ability to

• Manage the operations of a 24-hour mental health treatment facility in the absence of higher-level administrators
• Ensure the welfare and safety of staff and patients in a high-risk setting
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of mental health care programs and activities
• Supervise, directly and through subordinates, a multi-disciplinary staff, including licensed mental health care providers, physicians, nurses, support staff, and service providers under contract
• Integrate the Division of Mental Health's philosophical principles regarding consumer empowerment, family involvement, and cultural competency into patient care, treatment, and staff training
• Analyze and accurately evaluate management and organizational situations, and make recommendations for effective improvements
• Analyze and effectively evaluate the operations and services of mental health and substance abuse programs, including those of contract providers
• Analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing health services
• Monitor complex budget activities
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, subordinates, and the staffs of public and private agencies and groups involved in health programs
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and before large groups
• Make effective recommendations regarding staffing and other personnel matters
• Promote the integration of students, interns, and residents from various disciplines into the milieu
• Make effective decisions in crisis situations.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current valid license issued by the State of California to practice as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Registered Nurse.

AND

Either: Two years of experience coordinating and/or supervising mental health program(s) which included experience in a direct care program, such as a mental health in-patient facility or mental health clinic.

OR: Two years of experience in the class of Mental Health Counselor, Psychiatric Nurse, Senior Mental Health Counselor, Senior Psychiatric Nurse, or Supervising Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator in Sacramento County service.

Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here (Download PDF reader) or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements
Positions in this class involve responsibility for direct patient care. All persons appointed to this class must possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage Family Therapist, or Registered Nurse.

Note: Failure to maintain a required license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service rule 11.4 (q).

Criminal History:
Persons appointed to this class will be subject to a confidential criminal history check and fingerprinting.

General Qualifications
Specified positions may require possession of a Valid California Class C driver license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements:
Assist in patient ambulation and restraint in which holding, reaching, grasping, bending and lifting of 30 lbs or more may be required.

Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.