Psychiatric Health Facility Hospital Administrator



Job Details

Psychiatric Health Facility Hospital Administrator
Employer

County of Santa Barbara

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

17-8030-02

Department

Behavioral Wellness

Opening Date

11/06/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

NOTICE OF CHANGE:  Recruitment change to Open Until Filled
SALARY:  $75,900.21 - $105,237.13 Annually
Plus additional cash allowance $6149 annually,
A 5% special duty allowance when assigned to the Psychiatric Health Facility

The Behavioral Wellness Department is seeking an experienced inpatient facilities manager for the County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) in Santa Barbara. The incumbent will report to the PHF Medical Director, and ensure the PHF operates in compliance with all relevant federal and state laws, including Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations, and professional standards for the 24-hour patient care and treatment of facility inpatients. This position will work in tandem with a Nursing Supervisor who oversees the Nursing services of the facility.  The PHF is a 16-bed facility, staffed as needed to match the changing needs of inpatient services. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:
  1. Experienced in the operation and management of an acute care or inpatient facility
  2. Experienced working in psychiatric care or hospital setting
  3. Familiarity with regulatory audits, reporting, and the development of programs to address and ensure compliance and/or adherence
  4. Practiced in maintaining facility compliance requirements, standards, or regulations
  5. Familiarity with Quality Care Management programs

Examples of Duties

  1. Plans, develops and implements policies, procedures and programs of the Mental Health Service's 24-hour inpatient program; establishes program goals and objectives; ensures health quality standards for inpatient care in accordance with state and federal regulations and licensing agencies; ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees.
  2. Evaluates, plans, and administers programs to assure appropriate and adequate treatment of patients; develops and assists in preparation of treatment programs.
  3. Prepares annual estimates of personnel, facilities, and equipment needed for preparation of departmental budget.
  4. Reviews relevant laws, regulations and guidelines issued by the state and/or federal government to ensure compliance with these regulations.
  5. Assesses the effectiveness of the program and makes necessary adjustments.
  6. Facilitates the interface between assigned programs and law enforcement agencies, local jails, other health care providers, and other county departments and agencies.
  7. Prepares comprehensive reports related to program operations and activities.
  8. Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates professional, technical, and para-professional staff; develops, recommends and implements training and staff development programs.
  9. Directs, through unit supervisors, scheduling of program staff to assure 24-hour patient care and treatment coverage.
  10. Directs multi-disciplinary staff teams; coordinates clinical services with support services; serves as liaison with medical staff assigned to inpatient psychiatric duties.
  11. Directs and coordinates the preparation and presentation of reports and correspondence; directs administrative and planning meetings.

Employment Standards

Possession of a valid license from California in one of the following as a:  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), per the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), AND

  1. Four years of administrative or progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health program or other medical program, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity in an inpatient setting AND the core competencies listed below and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment:
  • Craftsmanship: Knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health inpatient care in California; principles of 24-hour care programs including current trends in mental health treatment with special emphasis on psychiatric health facility treatment approaches.  Ability to operate computers and related software; understanding of organization structure methods and procedures, and methods of gathering, organizing and presenting data.
  • Commitment:  Successfully builds relationships with and promotes involvement of diverse groups; considers the needs of diverse clients when developing policies and procedures related to service; works closely with diverse groups to identify and deliver services that meet their needs and the strategic objectives of the program; establishes customer service as the single purpose to which all resources are dedicated; focuses on delivering the best services possible to the public; focuses on customer needs; and is committed to public service. 
  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrated by practicing the principles of effective management and personnel administration; organizational structure methods and procedures, managing and directing the activities of a 24-hour care psychiatric inpatient treatment program; interpreting and applying rules and regulations governing and limiting patient care treatment activities; supervising and directing the work of staff; developing, implementing and adjusting staffing schedules. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of public and private officials and the public; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
  • Resiliency: Successfully builds a reputation for finding opportunities in difficult situations through an action-oriented approach for the administration of; laws, rules and regulations related to community mental health care in California.
Additional requirements for LPCC:  a minimum of (6) hours of continuing education (CE) specific to marriage and family therapy during each license renewal cycle.

Additional Qualifications:
  • A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. 
  • Incumbents will be required to acquire training in Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or a related crisis prevention course within the first six months of employment.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS:

  1. Review Applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those candidates who meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications).
  2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by responses to the supplemental questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified applicants.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule 6. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score, rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.  

Applicants are encouraged to provide their email address on their application to enable the Human Resources Department to communicate more quickly with them via email regarding the status of their application and the recruitment process. The County of Santa Barbara will not release any applicant's email address to a third party.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We do require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a doctor or a learning institution. 
 
Background Investigation: Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation. You must clear a Live Scan to work in a locked facility.
 
Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Please visit our website at: http://www.countyofsb.org

The County of Santa Barbara respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE CHANGE TO: Open Until Filled.  Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. In Santa Barbara, applications and job bulletins may be obtained at the Human Resources Department, 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In Santa Maria, applications and job bulletins can be obtained online only at the Workforce Resource Center located at 1410 S. Broadway, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Debbie Beach, Senior HR Recruiter

Retirement Plans                                                     

Health Benefits
  • Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
  • On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
  • Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
  • Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
  • For more information on our health benefits, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/hr/default.aspx?id=11064
Paid Time Off
  • Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
  • Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
  • Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
  • Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
  • For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
Miscellaneous Benefits
  • County Paid Term Life Insurance
  • County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Childcare and Employee Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance may apply
  • Flexible work schedule may apply
  • For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: http://cosb.countyofsb.org/hr/default.aspx?id=11064
Compensation Summary 
*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

01
I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin. I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin. Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.
  • I understand.
02
As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form. Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.
  • I understand.
03
The Human Resources Department communicates with All Applicants through e-mail. Please make sure your email address is entered correctly and it is current. If you feel you are not receiving your emails, please check your spam or junk inbox for our emails. Please check selection process on job bulletin for dates notices will be sent out and dates the information is required to be completed.
  • I understand
04
To qualify for this position you must meet the employment standards listed below at the time you apply. It is your responsibility to provide all supporting information on your application. All information will be verified as true and correct. Possession of a valid license from California in one of the following as a: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) per the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Psychologist, or Registered Nurse (RN), AND 1. Four years of administrative or progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health program or other medical program, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity in an inpatient setting AND the core competencies listed below and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment: Please select which license you have that is valid.
  • I possess a valid California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • I possess a valid California license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
  • I possess a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • I possess a valid California Psychologist License
  • I possess a valid California Registered Nurse (RN)
  • I'm in the process of obtaining my license in one of the above
  • None of the above
05
Based on your selection of which license you have selected, please show below or under license indicate license number and expiration date.
06
You are also required to have a minimum of Four years of administrative or progressively responsible clinical experience in a mental health program or other medical program, including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity in an inpatient setting Please make sure your application shows a detail description of your experience and you provided detailed information regarding your duties in a lead or supervisory capacity in an inpatient setting.
  • I understand and will provide all information on my applicaiton
07
The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored examination. This will determine your ranking on the employment list for this job. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire content must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department within three (3) working days after the recruitment closing date, and are limited to the following: that the knowledge, skills, or abilities tested are not required for the job; and/or there are substantial errors in the questions. Formal protests of supplemental questionnaire exam procedures must be filed in writing with the Human Resources Department during the first five (5) working days immediately following the date notices of exam results were sent to candidates. Procedural protests are limited to the following: that irregularity (noncompliance with Civil Services Rules, applicable laws, etc.), bias, or fraud occurred in some aspect of the examination procedure.
  • I Understand
08
Your responses to the following questions will be scored. We ask that when answering the following questions that you are honest and truthful. Misrepresentation or falsification of information on an application or on the supplemental is grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment. The County reserves the right to investigate the accuracy of any information submitted.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please select which functions you have performed in the following areas in an inpatient, an acute care facility, or other that is directly related.
  • Familiarity with regulatory audits and reporting
  • Involved in regulatory audits and reporting
  • Development of programs to address and ensure compliance and/or adherence
  • Practiced in maintaining facility compliance requirements, standards, or regulations
  • None of the Above
10
Based on your selections above, please provide a brief description of your experience for each one you checked.
11
Please select which one best describes your experience with the development and oversight of a Quality Care Management program (QCM).
  • Experience in Quality Care Management for a government agency in California
  • Experience Quality Care Management in a private agency in California
  • Experience Quality Care Management in a related agency
  • None of the above
12
Based on your selections above, please provide a brief description of your experience for each one you check and include a description of the organization, QCM performance indicators, reporting requirements, and stakeholders.
13
Please select which best describe your experience in the following settings
  • Experienced in the operation and management of an acute care
  • Experienced in the operation and management of an inpatient facility
  • Experienced in the operation and management of a psychiatric care
  • Experienced in the operation and management of a hospital setting
  • None of the above
14
Based on your selections above, please provide a brief description of your experience for each one you checked.

* Required Question

Employer
County of Santa Barbara
Address
1226 Anacapa Street

Santa Barbara, California, 93101
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcounty

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