What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Program Coordinator position at Shasta County?
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction, to plan, organize, and supervise the activities of a clinical treatment unit or managed care / quality improvement unit within a major Mental Health Services Program or Alcohol and Drug Program; and to perform related duties as required.
This position is for the Custody division in the County Jail . The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for County, State, out-of-County, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
A position in this classification is responsible to a Clinical Division Chief for the clinical supervision of mental health or alcohol and other drug treatment, or managed care / quality improvement activities within a specific Mental Health Services or Alcohol and Drug Program.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans and supervises the work of multidisciplinary staff providing mental health and / or substance abuse treatment services, or managed care / quality improvement activities; makes or reviews decisions on difficult client assessment and casework matters; provides guidance to subordinates on department philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates performance of personnel and recommends appropriate course of action; under direction, interviews, selects, and makes recommendations on the hiring of new staff members; works with other public, private, and community organizations providing health and human services to individuals suffering from mental, emotional, or substance abuse related problems; participates in mental health and substance abuse conferences and local area committees; evaluates overall activities of services, including methods and procedures for effectiveness and consistency with program goals and objectives; when appropriate, provides clinical treatment in the areas of inpatient and outpatient, adult, child or geriatric psychotherapy, counseling, and social and rehabilitative services; and provides consultation and educative services to clients and public and private agencies in the county.
QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following :
Knowledge of : The general purposes and provisions of the Short-Doyle Act and Medi-Cal and Medicare systems or Drug / Medi-Cal system and Federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant requirements; causes and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and alcohol and other drug abuse problems; social and psychological aspects of mental health and alcohol and other drug abuse problems; community mental health and biopsychosocial principles and alcohol and drug treatment; current developments in the field of mental health and substance abuse; principles of personnel management and supervision; clinical organization and management; crisis interviewing methods and techniques; Medi-Cal, Drug Medi-Cal, and Provider Health Care utilization review and Federal financial compliance requirements; and all Medi-Cal Managed Care and Quality Improvement requirements.
Ability to : Plan, organize, and direct assigned multidisciplinary clinical staff; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies; develop, monitor, and coordinate program goals and activities; prepare and enforce department procedures relating to clinical personnel, training, and organization; diagnose and effectively treat mental, emotional, and substance abuse disorders; assess mental health or alcohol and other drug treatment needs of the community; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, subordinates, mental health, health, and social services professionals, contract providers, County and State representatives, consumers and their family members, community groups, and the general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Completion of the following education and experience : The following professional classifications may qualify for the position of Clinical Program Coordinator if they meet the minimum education and experience requirements for Supervisory Professional Personnel as listed in the California Administrative Code, Title 9 “Community Mental Health Services” : Social Worker with MSW; Registered Nurse; Marriage and Family Therapist; Psychologist with Ph.D.; or Psychiatrist.
Applicants must be licensed by the appropriate California licensing board for two years and have practiced clinical work for at least two years in the last five-year period in a similar setting with a similar population.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
- Incumbents are required to follow the ethical and legal standards required to maintain licensure with the appropriate California licensing board.
- A valid driver’s license may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and will be required to participate in CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training and regular CPI updates as provided by Shasta County.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12 : 00 p.m., on February 19, 2025. A Resume and / or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and / or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and / or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and / or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and / or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $92,376 - $117,900
