PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

Department-of-State-Hospital; California; On-site; USD 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Patton State Hospital in California seeks a Program Director for the Enhanced Treatment Program to lead planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures. You will ensure compliance with Title 22, Joint Commission standards and Department directives while coordinating with executive leadership.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical skills and the ability to work independently to identify changes in department practices.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and analytical skills, and effective communication.
• Can work independently in identifying the need for changes in department practices, policies, and procedures.
• Drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate ETP policies and procedures.
• Ensure treatment activities conform to applicable statutes, regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve program goals and supervise staff.
• Oversee program quality improvement and coordinate training as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 per Month

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1), Permanent, Full-Time Program Director position for the Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP). The positions exist in the Clinical Administration Department under the direction of the Clinical Administrator. 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 practices, policies, and procedures. A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.

Under the oversight of the Clinical Administrator, the Program Director in the Enhanced Treatment Program will perform challenging and complex duties involved in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ETP policies and procedures. Assures that treatment activities conform to applicable statutes, regulations, and policies of the Department of State (DSH) Patton ETP and relevant government agencies as well as Title 22, The Joint Commission Standards, and Environmental Health. In collaboration with DSH-Patton Executive Leadership and DSH Clinical Leadership, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates program goals, objectives, activities, and results. Establishes operational program policies to achieve program objectives, oversees the program quality improvement effort and takes action based on identified problems and proposed solutions. Performs problem-solving and troubleshooting program activities to assure effective treatment and achieve program goals.

Appointees will promote the principles of Wellness and Recovery Performance Improvement, maintain standards throughout the program to meet regulatory requirements, i.e., Joint Commission and licensing. Foster an environment of non-violence and safe work practices. The appointees are responsible for the overall management, supervision and assignments of all staff allocated to the program. The incumbent must possess the ability to plan, direct and coordinate a team that provides care and treatment that capitalizes on the progress and discharge plans of the patients served.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

$9,741.00 - $11,334.00R

PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY) $9,741.00 - $11,334.00R New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

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Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of theProgram Directorclassification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Training and Development Information

T&D assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

• Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification;
• Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position;
• Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
• Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field .

An employee must have permanent status in the present classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.