Health Program Specialist I — Crisis Care & 988 Lifeline

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) supports the Crisis Care Section Programs, responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Program) and the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit, to provide lifesaving behavioral health interventions for California's high-risk populations.

The HPS I serves as lead staff in supporting the development and monitoring of initiatives related

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Program) and Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit.
• Provide technical support, program evaluation and planning, budgeting, and policy analysis for the Crisis Care Section.
• Lead staff in development, monitoring, and guidance to ensure successful behavioral health programs; handle confidential information.

Job description

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) supports the Crisis Care Section Programs, responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and administration of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Program) and the Medi-Cal Mobile Crisis Services benefit, to provide lifesaving behavioral health interventions for California's high-risk populations.

The HPS I serves as lead staff in supporting the development and monitoring of initiatives related