PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-503878

Position #(s)

487-020-8103-XXX

Working Title

Program Director (Mental Disabilities-Safety) - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-002

Classification

Program Director (mental Disabilities-safety)

$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 R

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

• IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY*

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

DSH-Metropolitan is now accepting applications for a Permanent, Full-time Program Director position. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Administrator, the Program Director is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and assignments of staff allocated to the department, and maximizing the care and treatment progress of the patients served. Candidates must demonstrate effective leadership skills, plan and implement program goals, objectives and activities; establish program policies that complement existing hospital policies; analyze complex problems and take appropriate action; formulate and manage a multidisciplinary patient treatment program; integrate the program with the overall functions of the hospital; communicate effectively; promote the principles of Trauma Informed Care, Quality Improvement; and maintain standards throughout the department to meet regulatory requirements, i.e. Joint Commission and Licensing, and promote an environment of safe work practices.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

EXAM LINK

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2487

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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