Mental Health Program Coordinator

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

10/4/24, 12/6/24, 2/7/25, 4/4/25, 6/6/25, 8/8/25, 10/10/25, 12/5/25     

Knowledge of

• current principles and practices of mental health administration
• principles of organization and supervision
• principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and federal and state funding
• techniques of contract negotiation and monitoring
• principles and techniques of public personnel management, with emphasis on health occupations
• principles and techniques of clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and treatment
• most current version of the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
• the purposes, functions and activities of various public and private health care entities, including advocacy groups, involved in mental health and substance abuse
• State of California laws and regulations governing mental health care workers, nurses, physicians, and other licensed health professionals
• the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, the Short-Doyle Act, and other laws and regulations regarding the delivery of mental health services
• psychiatric treatment modalities
• current trends in prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse
• principles and techniques for on-site reviews and program evaluations
• techniques of planning, evaluating, and organizing a training program
• current social and economic factors and trends influencing community mental health and substance abuse care services
• differing cultural, religious, and social attitudes about mental health and substance abuse

• plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of mental health care programs and activities
• supervise, directly and through subordinates, a multi-disciplinary staff, including licensed mental health care providers, physicians, nurses, and support staff, and service providers under contract
• analyze and accurately evaluate management and organizational situations, and make recommendations for effective improvements
• analyze and effectively evaluate the operations and services of mental health and substance abuse programs, including those of contract providers
• analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing health services
• direct complex budget activities
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, subordinates, and the staffs of public and private agencies and groups involved in health programs
• communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and before large groups
• make effective recommendations regarding staffing and other personnel matters

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities as described above. Typical ways include:

Possession of a Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, counseling, psychiatric nursing, or a related field such as health care administration, or in public administration;

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
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• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
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• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

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