PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 103,497 - 120,483; Full time

Job summary

A state health department in California is seeking a Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities-Safety) for a permanent full-time position. The role involves assisting in the administration of treatment programs, supporting the Program Director, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills while working independently. This entry-level position offers the opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and independent working capability required.
• Experience in developing proposed changes in departmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in administration of treatment programs.
• Participate in program quality improvement activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the provision of services by non-nursing clinicians.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Job description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY) role at California Department of State Hospitals

California Department of State Hospitals provided pay range

This range is provided by California Department of State Hospitals. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$9,274.00 - $10,796.00 R

Position Details

Job Code: JC-502689
Position #: 502-020-8102-XXX
Working Title: Program Assistant
Classification: Program Assistant (mental Disabilities-safety)
Base pay: $9,274.00 - $10,796.00 R
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Bernardino County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Job Description and Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full‑Time Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities‑Safety) position. Interested applicants must possess strong leadership and analytical skills, communicate effectively, and can work independently in identifying the need for developing proposed changes in the department’s practices and procedures. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.

Incumbents will be responsible for assisting the Program Director in the administration of a treatment program providing care for forensic clients, patients, or inmates. The Program Assistant assists the Program Director in the planning, development, and implementation of major components of hospital‑wide treatment and services. This includes participation in program quality improvement activities; performing problem solving and troubleshooting of program activities to assure effective treatment of customers and achievement of program goals; and acting based on identified problems and proposed solutions.

Other duties include assisting in the planning, establishment, and implementation of program goals, objectives, and activities; assisting in setting priorities and establishing program, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures to achieve desired results. Assists Program Director in a staff capacity with the administration of treatment program for patients in a state hospital and ensuring that treatment activities conform to applicable statutes, policies of the Hospital and Department, and regulations and standards from other governmental and nongovernmental agencies, including but not limited to State Licensing and Joint Commission. Monitors and evaluates the provision of services by the program’s non‑nursing clinicians, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and rehabilitation therapists. Oversees development of curricula providing treatment in STP, coordinates data collection of fidelity and outcome evaluation, and maintains and evaluates the overall operation of the PSR Structured Treatment Program (STP).

Directly supervises program’s chaplains, nursing staff, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and other non‑nursing clinical staff, as delegated by the Program Director. Assists the Program Director with responsibility for staffing of the program; takes responsibility for ensuring adequate coverage to carry out the program’s daily operations. Incumbents will also be assigned to write reports and provide coverage.

Statement of Qualifications

Candidates must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) of no more than one (1) page in Arial 11‑point font clearly identifying in detail, applicable knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience and dates as it pertains to this position.

Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Department Information

DSH – Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative