PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Patton is seeking a Program Director for the Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP). This leadership role supervises staff, directs program planning and evaluation, and ensures compliance with applicable statutes and Joint Commission standards.

The ideal candidate will lead quality improvement efforts, coordinate with clinical leadership, and promote Wellness and Recovery principles while maintaining safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP) policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Administrator to ensure treatment activities meet statutes, regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
• Lead staff supervision and program quality improvement efforts.
• Promote Wellness and Recovery principles and maintain safe work practices.
• Ensure program goals align with patient discharge plans and care objectives.

Job description

Program Director (mental Disabilities-safety)

$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 R

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-537232
• Position #(s): 502-800-8103-XXX
• Working Title: Program Director
• Classification: Program Director (mental Disabilities-safety)
• $9,741.00 - $11,334.00 R
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: San Bernardino County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Patton

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Description And Duties

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. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Program Director (Menal Disabilities-Safety) classification Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. 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.

Department Information

DSH - Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http://www.dsh.ca.gov

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