What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Services Act Coordinator position at County of Del Norte, CA?
JOB
Bi-weekly Salary: $2156.66 - $2,596.80The Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Coordinator. This position is classified as FULL TIME. Under supervision, will coordinate and provide program services and oversight for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan as part of the Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Branch (DHHS BHB). This classification is supervisory and is exempt from the overtime provision of the FLSA.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This classification is characterized by the responsibility for managing MHSA Programs and programs under the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG). The single incumbent will plan, coordinate, and implement MHSA activities. This will include development and coordination of programs, managing budgets, and providing outreach information regarding wellness and recovery services. The required job duties will be accomplished by problem resolution, human resource development, training for consumers and providers, and other initiatives. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Develops, plans, implements, organizes, and directly oversees the implementation of the MHSA/MHBG components.Implements plans to meet program performance outcome measurement requirements.Conducts internal audits and participates in the external departmental review and audit process. Coordinate and monitor the established measurable, values-driven outcomes.Ensures needs assessments, quarterly reports, annual updates and executed contracts are within established program outcome.Analyzes trends, evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program planning and execution, and coordinates protocols to affect integrated services with other programs, departments, and agencies.Ensures compliance with the Mental Health Quality Assurance Program.Oversees, maintains, and revises reports, amendments, and programmatic changes for State approval.Monitors budget and expenditures for services, assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between programs.Promotes recovery and wellness, cultural competency, community, and consumer and family member partnership and participation.Promotes and develops capacity for "best practices" in the delivery of behavioral health services.Prepares and submits funding proposals to appropriate agencies and organizations.Prepares exhibits, brochures, flyers, posters and other materials for presentation to the public, community agencies, support groups, healthcare professionals, and elected officials; works closely with community members in promoting events and outreach activities; reviews, selects and orders informational and educational literature.Represents the Health Services Agency and its programs at professional, statewide, community and agency meetings and functions; participates on committees, advisory boards, task forces, etc., as appropriate.Attends training sessions, meetings, conferences, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs various office/administrative duties as necessary, including preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence, compiling and analyzing statistical data for reports, attending and conducting meetings, procuring supplies, maintaining files, etc.Assists clients in accessing appropriate services by identifying and reducing barriers. Provide client education about the community health systems, focusing on access for the underserved populations.Drafts behavioral health policy documents, news releases, and special features on assigned health topics.Engages clients and family members in activities that promote mental health awareness in daily activities.Works with clients, family members, and community members to identify methods of increasing mental health awareness and decreasing stigma towards those who suffer from mental illness.Maintains compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).Ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding confidentiality.Performs related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Basic principles of project management;Behavioral Health Wellness and Recovery Principles;MHSA regulations, programs and funding;General concepts of mental health treatment and preventive medicine;Available community resources;Leadership concepts and principles;Principles and practices of effective public speaking;Community outreach and public relations best practices;Basic statistical concepts;Fiscal management principles;Meeting facilitation and documentation of stakeholder participation;Grant preparation and administration; Applicable Federal, State, County, Department, and Division laws, regulations, policies and procedures;Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment;Record keeping principles and procedures;Computer applications related to the work;English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation;Techniques for dealing effectively with and providing a high level of customer service to all individuals contacted in the course of work;Concise business letter and report writing.Ability to: Plan, develop and implement effective programs;Monitor compliance of the MHSA via oversight and engagement of staff and contractual entities;Effectively facilitate meetings;Plan and successfully conduct community stakeholder input processes;Read and synthesize data;Read and interpret moderately complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job;Follow government instructions for writing reports and grant applications;Provide effective leadership to staff and volunteer personnel;Make sound, educated decisions;Read and interpret moderately complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job;Speak effectively in public;Assemble and analyze information and prepare written reports and records in a clear, concise manner;Make accurate arithmetic, financial and statistical computations;Maintain accurate records;Plan and provide effective training;Maintain significant flexibility in daily operations and decision making;React calmly and professionally in emergency, emotional and/or stressful situations;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;Interact effectively with persons of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.Work independently and as a team member;Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs;Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.Responsibility and Requirements: Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework ofpolicies and procedures. Errors in work and/or judgment could result in additional costto the County, loss of revenue and/or poor community relations.Typical Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job position.Sit for extended periods of time;Frequently stand;Frequently walk (walking on uneven terrain may be required during crisis response);Occasionally climb stairs, stoop, bend and crouch;Frequently reach with hands and arms;Frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds without assistance;Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with or without assistance;Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for regular and ongoing use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX;Corrected hearing and vision to normal range for regular and ongoing use of office equipment;May be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; andMust have the ability to safely drive a vehicle on a regular basis including, out of the area for trainings, conferences or other job-related reasons.
Bi-weekly Salary: $2156.66 - $2,596.80The Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Coordinator. This position is classified as FULL TIME. Under supervision, will coordinate and provide program services and oversight for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Plan as part of the Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Branch (DHHS BHB). This classification is supervisory and is exempt from the overtime provision of the FLSA.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This classification is characterized by the responsibility for managing MHSA Programs and programs under the Mental Health Block Grant (MHBG). The single incumbent will plan, coordinate, and implement MHSA activities. This will include development and coordination of programs, managing budgets, and providing outreach information regarding wellness and recovery services. The required job duties will be accomplished by problem resolution, human resource development, training for consumers and providers, and other initiatives. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Develops, plans, implements, organizes, and directly oversees the implementation of the MHSA/MHBG components.Implements plans to meet program performance outcome measurement requirements.Conducts internal audits and participates in the external departmental review and audit process. Coordinate and monitor the established measurable, values-driven outcomes.Ensures needs assessments, quarterly reports, annual updates and executed contracts are within established program outcome.Analyzes trends, evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates program planning and execution, and coordinates protocols to affect integrated services with other programs, departments, and agencies.Ensures compliance with the Mental Health Quality Assurance Program.Oversees, maintains, and revises reports, amendments, and programmatic changes for State approval.Monitors budget and expenditures for services, assures that appropriate services are provided; coordinates information and assures effective communications between programs.Promotes recovery and wellness, cultural competency, community, and consumer and family member partnership and participation.Promotes and develops capacity for "best practices" in the delivery of behavioral health services.Prepares and submits funding proposals to appropriate agencies and organizations.Prepares exhibits, brochures, flyers, posters and other materials for presentation to the public, community agencies, support groups, healthcare professionals, and elected officials; works closely with community members in promoting events and outreach activities; reviews, selects and orders informational and educational literature.Represents the Health Services Agency and its programs at professional, statewide, community and agency meetings and functions; participates on committees, advisory boards, task forces, etc., as appropriate.Attends training sessions, meetings, conferences, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.Performs various office/administrative duties as necessary, including preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence, compiling and analyzing statistical data for reports, attending and conducting meetings, procuring supplies, maintaining files, etc.Assists clients in accessing appropriate services by identifying and reducing barriers. Provide client education about the community health systems, focusing on access for the underserved populations.Drafts behavioral health policy documents, news releases, and special features on assigned health topics.Engages clients and family members in activities that promote mental health awareness in daily activities.Works with clients, family members, and community members to identify methods of increasing mental health awareness and decreasing stigma towards those who suffer from mental illness.Maintains compliance with all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).Ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations regarding confidentiality.Performs related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: Basic principles of project management;Behavioral Health Wellness and Recovery Principles;MHSA regulations, programs and funding;General concepts of mental health treatment and preventive medicine;Available community resources;Leadership concepts and principles;Principles and practices of effective public speaking;Community outreach and public relations best practices;Basic statistical concepts;Fiscal management principles;Meeting facilitation and documentation of stakeholder participation;Grant preparation and administration; Applicable Federal, State, County, Department, and Division laws, regulations, policies and procedures;Modern office practices, methods and computer equipment;Record keeping principles and procedures;Computer applications related to the work;English and Spanish usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation;Techniques for dealing effectively with and providing a high level of customer service to all individuals contacted in the course of work;Concise business letter and report writing.Ability to: Plan, develop and implement effective programs;Monitor compliance of the MHSA via oversight and engagement of staff and contractual entities;Effectively facilitate meetings;Plan and successfully conduct community stakeholder input processes;Read and synthesize data;Read and interpret moderately complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job;Follow government instructions for writing reports and grant applications;Provide effective leadership to staff and volunteer personnel;Make sound, educated decisions;Read and interpret moderately complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job;Speak effectively in public;Assemble and analyze information and prepare written reports and records in a clear, concise manner;Make accurate arithmetic, financial and statistical computations;Maintain accurate records;Plan and provide effective training;Maintain significant flexibility in daily operations and decision making;React calmly and professionally in emergency, emotional and/or stressful situations;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;Interact effectively with persons of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.Work independently and as a team member;Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs;Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing.Responsibility and Requirements: Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework ofpolicies and procedures. Errors in work and/or judgment could result in additional costto the County, loss of revenue and/or poor community relations.Typical Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job position.Sit for extended periods of time;Frequently stand;Frequently walk (walking on uneven terrain may be required during crisis response);Occasionally climb stairs, stoop, bend and crouch;Frequently reach with hands and arms;Frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds without assistance;Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with or without assistance;Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for regular and ongoing use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX;Corrected hearing and vision to normal range for regular and ongoing use of office equipment;May be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; andMust have the ability to safely drive a vehicle on a regular basis including, out of the area for trainings, conferences or other job-related reasons.
Salary : $2,157 - $2,597
