Health Program Manager (incl. Public Administrator-Guardian-Conservator Program Manager)

The Position

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There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. For positions requiring a nursing license there is an additional 7.5% differential added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
3/1/24, 6/7/24, 9/6/24, 12/6/24
Under direction, performs management, administrative and/or supervisory duties for contracted and/or county-operated health or mental health programs and services including, but not limited to, staff supervision, program development and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, and program service coordination; and performs related duties as assigned.

All applicants meeting the minimum requirements are welcome to apply. At this time there are immediate vacancies for which various licensure is required. If you possess licensure in one or more of the fields directly below and meet the other minimum requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

The current recruitment includes, but is not limited to, the following positions:Public Administrator-Guardian-Conservator Program Manager (Download PDF reader)

*Psychiatrist
*Psychologist
*Licensed Clinical Social Worker
*Marriage, Family and Child Counselor
*Registered Nurse
*Public Health Nurse
One vacancy requires both a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse license.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Theories, principles, goals and objectives of public health and mental health programs
• Principles, practices, funding sources, laws and regulations, and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned
• Principles, practices and techniques of program planning, development and evaluations
• Principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding
• Principles and techniques of supervision and management
• Techniques of contract negotiations and monitoring
• Social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting program area

Ability to

• Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate complex program activities and diverse staff
• Apply principles and techniques to problems and issues
• Build coalitions among groups with differing needs and objectives
• Analyze and evaluate data and information, and make appropriate recommendations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups
• Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing
• Represent the department and/or the County
• Maintain accurate records and files

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described. Typical ways include:

Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the health or mental health program to which assigned; some positions in mental health may require a master's degree as specified in Special Requirements.

And
Three years of experience managing, coordinating and/or supervising health or mental health services relevant to the specialty option (Health or Mental Health) needed for program area to which assigned, and comparable to the duties of Senior Health Program Coordinator, Health Program Coordinator, or the Mental Health Program Coordinator.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification 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

Failure to obtain and/or maintain required licenses may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service rules.

1. a) Some positions in this class involve responsibility for management and supervision of direct patient care, and persons appointed to such positions may be required, in accordance with applicable federal and/or state regulations, to possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatrist; Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family and Child Counselor; Registered Nurse; or Public Health Nurse.

b) The Director of Public Health Nursing is responsible for the professional nursing component of the County's public health nursing/field services program. The incumbent appointed to this position must, by State law, possess and maintain a current valid Registered Nurse license and meet the current State requirements for a Director of Public Health Nursing (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time of appointment).

c) The Emergency Medical Services Program Coordinator must possess and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician I or higher certificate either at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment.

2. Persons appointed to positions in this class may be subject to a confidential criminal history check and fingerprinting.

3. Psychiatric health facilities such as the County's Mental Health Center are licensed and regulated by the California State Department of Mental Health; such regulations include staffing and personnel standards which may apply to some positions in this class and may supersede the above Minimum Qualifications.

Probationary Period

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