Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase s : Step 6 effective 7/8/24 3% effective 1/20/25 Monthly Salary : Occupational Therapist I: $6,918 - $8,411 Occupational Therapist II: $7,314 - $8,889 Occupational Therapist III: $8,582 - $10,430 APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Occupational Therapist I/II/III . If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist interested in working as part of the Medical Therapy Program within California Children's Services, we encourage you to apply. The California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical therapy conference services for children who have handicapping conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. Occupational Therapists are responsible for planning and performing occupational therapy for neurologically and physically impaired clients at California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit sites, which are located in local public schools. Incumbents are primarily responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to clients who are physically or neurologically disabled by illness, injury, or genetic impairment. Incumbents may assist clients by developing or improving physical skills; restoring muscle function; maintaining maximum performance within the client's capabilities; and improving the level of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and productivity. Fresno County is a richly diverse community. In order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. The mission of the Fresno County Department of Public Health is to promote, preserve and protect the well-being of Fresno County residents. The Department and its partners are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness and provide opportunities for all individuals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes. It is imperative for the Department to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents in our system of care by acknowledging the disproportionate levels of health disparities in the communities we serve, including Black, indigenous and people of color, those experiencing poverty, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ members, and other marginalized or underserved populations. We value the importance of having a Public Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive, and maximize our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the residents we serve. Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click the links below to review the Samples of Duties for each level. Occupational Therapist I Occupational Therapist II Occupational Therapist III Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click the links below to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each level. Occupational Therapist I Occupational Therapist II Occupational Therapist III Minimum Qualifications Occupational Therapist I License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Occupational Therapist II Experience : One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Occupational Therapist with the County of Fresno. License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Occupational Therapist III Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Occupational Therapist with the County of Fresno. License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Valid CA Occupational Therapist license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide your CA Occupational Therapist license number will result in the disqualification of your application. Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the disqualification of your application. Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. SELECTION PROCESS : Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire platform. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline) Supplemental Questionnaire Please note : All required application materials must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at: https://www.fresnocountyjobs.com . Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Patrice Sisco Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase s : Step 6 effective 7/8/24 3% effective 1/20/25 Monthly Salary : Occupational Therapist I: $6,918 - $8,411 Occupational Therapist II: $7,314 - $8,889 Occupational Therapist III: $8,582 - $10,430 APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Public Health invites applications for the position of Occupational Therapist I/II/III . If you are a licensed Occupational Therapist interested in working as part of the Medical Therapy Program within California Children's Services, we encourage you to apply. The California Children's Services Medical Therapy Program provides physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical therapy conference services for children who have handicapping conditions, generally due to neurological or musculoskeletal disorders. Occupational Therapists are responsible for planning and performing occupational therapy for neurologically and physically impaired clients at California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit sites, which are located in local public schools. Incumbents are primarily responsible for providing rehabilitative therapy to clients who are physically or neurologically disabled by illness, injury, or genetic impairment. Incumbents may assist clients by developing or improving physical skills; restoring muscle function; maintaining maximum performance within the client's capabilities; and improving the level of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills and productivity. Fresno County is a richly diverse community. In order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Public Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. The mission of the Fresno County Department of Public Health is to promote, preserve and protect the well-being of Fresno County residents. The Department and its partners are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness and provide opportunities for all individuals and families to achieve optimal health outcomes. It is imperative for the Department to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents in our system of care by acknowledging the disproportionate levels of health disparities in the communities we serve, including Black, indigenous and people of color, those experiencing poverty, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ members, and other marginalized or underserved populations. We value the importance of having a Public Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive, and maximize our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the residents we serve. Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click the links below to review the Samples of Duties for each level. Occupational Therapist I Occupational Therapist II Occupational Therapist III Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click the links below to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each level. Occupational Therapist I Occupational Therapist II Occupational Therapist III Minimum Qualifications Occupational Therapist I License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Occupational Therapist II Experience : One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Occupational Therapist with the County of Fresno. License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Occupational Therapist III Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as an Occupational Therapist with the County of Fresno. License : Possession of a valid license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Occupational Therapy. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Valid CA Occupational Therapist license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide your CA Occupational Therapist license number will result in the disqualification of your application. Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the disqualification of your application. Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. SELECTION PROCESS : Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire platform. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline) Supplemental Questionnaire Please note : All required application materials must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only . An online application may be found at: https://www.fresnocountyjobs.com . Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Patrice Sisco Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION Under general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Mental Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I : DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level professional Mental Health Clinician classification and typically the individual that meets the qualifications for this position is an unlicensed clinician that meets the requirements to be and is registered with the State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). Individuals occupying the Mental Health Clinician -I of the classification series typically have not completed the BBS required number of clinical service delivery hours working under the supervision of an assigned Licensed Clinician as required by the BBS. A Mental Health Clinician-I completes clinical service delivery responsibilities under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician assigned by the department to provided unlicensed clinician supervision. Individuals in this job classification series have responsibility for providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Such individuals are also required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. Upon successful completion of State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing exams and the awarding of Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designation, incumbents may be promoted to the Mental Health Clinician level II. REPORTS TO Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level professional Mental Health Clinician classification. Individuals that occupy the level-2 have completed the BBS requirements to possess the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT). Incumbents have responsibility for independently providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Incumbents are required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. REPORTS TO Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAN III: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an advanced journey-level professional providing mental health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision. Increments in this classification demonstrate a greater skill and depth of the job knowledge in the assortments, and are able to independently perform most complex clinical and case management assignments. Individuals that occupy the level-III have possessed the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT) for a minimum of one year. Incumbents have responsibility for independently providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Incumbents are required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. Demonstrates leadership within the multi-disciplinary team. Incumbents in the Level -III classification series may be required and assigned to provide consultation for other Mental Health Clinicians in the Mental Health Clinicians at the level-I and II in the clinician series. Incumbents in the Level-3 classification series after hour's crisis response duty s may also be assigned to be a clinical consultant for other clinicians that may include being the clinical consult contact staff as needed, for other clinicians fulfilling after hours crisis response duty. Incumbents in the Level-III classification series may also be assigned to fulfill after hours crisis response duty. REPORTS TO Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification. May serve as lead clinician. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II/III TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office, clinic, home, school, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II: Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, schools, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; Provides direction for client mental health and community activities; Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; Provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families; Works with clients' families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; Makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary; Serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments; Performs crisis intervention; Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases; Other duties as assigned MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III: Independently assess, evaluates, and provides mental health and/or substance abuse services including individual, group, and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crises intervention, and case management services for persons with serious mental illnesses or youth with serious emotional disturbance utilizing culturally sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based well ness and recovery models of service delivery. Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, schools, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; Provides direction for client mental health and community activities; Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; Provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families; Works with clients' families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; collaborates with other support agencies and community organizations. Makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary; Serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments; Assist in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures as assigned. Performs crisis intervention; Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases; Develops and participates in training on a verity of topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatments planning, case management and makes presentations to local agencies and community groups regarding issues related to mental health and or substance abuse. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Experience: Two years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: One year as a Mental Health Clinician I with the County of San Benito. OR Three years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: One year as a Mental Health Clinician II with the County of San Benito. OR Three years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Counselor. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II/III: Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation, and substance abuse. The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources. Identification of individual, social, and environmental problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Ability to: Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Mental Health Department clients. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Define a therapist's role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a number of clinical approaches into a treatment plan. Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Work with people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Effectively represent the Mental Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect . In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members Social Security (non-safety) Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes No 02 Are you an unlicensed clinician that meets the requirements to be and is registered with the State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)? Yes No 03 Have completed the BBS requirements to possess the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT)? Yes No 04 Are you a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or a licensed marriage, family and child counselor in the State of California? If the answer is yes, please attach a copy of your license. Yes No 05 Do you have a Ph.D or Master's dgree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university? Yes No 06 How many years of professional experience do you have working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency? 07 Please describe your professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Description The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION Under general direction, to provide assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling and psychotherapeutic treatment for Mental Health Department clients; to provide education, consultation services, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and to do related work as required. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I : DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an entry level professional Mental Health Clinician classification and typically the individual that meets the qualifications for this position is an unlicensed clinician that meets the requirements to be and is registered with the State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT). Individuals occupying the Mental Health Clinician -I of the classification series typically have not completed the BBS required number of clinical service delivery hours working under the supervision of an assigned Licensed Clinician as required by the BBS. A Mental Health Clinician-I completes clinical service delivery responsibilities under the supervision of a Licensed Clinician assigned by the department to provided unlicensed clinician supervision. Individuals in this job classification series have responsibility for providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Such individuals are also required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. Upon successful completion of State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) licensing exams and the awarding of Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist designation, incumbents may be promoted to the Mental Health Clinician level II. REPORTS TO Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced-level professional Mental Health Clinician classification. Individuals that occupy the level-2 have completed the BBS requirements to possess the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT). Incumbents have responsibility for independently providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Incumbents are required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. REPORTS TO Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification MENTAL HEALTH CLINICAN III: DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an advanced journey-level professional providing mental health services as part of a multi-disciplinary team under general supervision. Increments in this classification demonstrate a greater skill and depth of the job knowledge in the assortments, and are able to independently perform most complex clinical and case management assignments. Individuals that occupy the level-III have possessed the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT) for a minimum of one year. Incumbents have responsibility for independently providing a variety of mental health services for individuals and groups. Incumbents are required to develop case service plans, identify appropriate treatment methods, and use a variety of applied psychotherapeutic techniques. Demonstrates leadership within the multi-disciplinary team. Incumbents in the Level -III classification series may be required and assigned to provide consultation for other Mental Health Clinicians in the Mental Health Clinicians at the level-I and II in the clinician series. Incumbents in the Level-3 classification series after hour's crisis response duty s may also be assigned to be a clinical consultant for other clinicians that may include being the clinical consult contact staff as needed, for other clinicians fulfilling after hours crisis response duty. Incumbents in the Level-III classification series may also be assigned to fulfill after hours crisis response duty. REPORTS TO Assistant Director of Behavioral Health, Director of Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED This is not a supervisory classification. May serve as lead clinician. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II/III TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office, clinic, home, school, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II: Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, schools, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; Provides direction for client mental health and community activities; Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; Provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families; Works with clients' families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; Makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary; Serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments; Performs crisis intervention; Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases; Other duties as assigned MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III: Independently assess, evaluates, and provides mental health and/or substance abuse services including individual, group, and family therapy/counseling, rehabilitation, crises intervention, and case management services for persons with serious mental illnesses or youth with serious emotional disturbance utilizing culturally sensitive, client/family-centered, strength-based well ness and recovery models of service delivery. Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, schools, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; Provides direction for client mental health and community activities; Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them; Provides a variety of Mental Health counseling and therapy for clients and their families; Works with clients' families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs; Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies; collaborates with other support agencies and community organizations. Makes referrals and other arrangements for client treatment and service, as necessary; Serves as a consultant for other Mental Health staff; prepares and present progress reports on assigned cases; Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs; Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families; may be assigned administrative responsibilities, including scheduling and case assignments; Assist in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures as assigned. Performs crisis intervention; Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases; Develops and participates in training on a verity of topics such as cultural competency, clinical practice, compliance, treatments planning, case management and makes presentations to local agencies and community groups regarding issues related to mental health and or substance abuse. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Experience: Two years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: One year as a Mental Health Clinician I with the County of San Benito. OR Three years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III: Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience: One year as a Mental Health Clinician II with the County of San Benito. OR Three years of professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. Special Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid California License as a Clinical Social Worker or as a Marriage and Family Counselor. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I/II/III: Knowledge of: Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, retardation, and substance abuse. The scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other available community resources. Identification of individual, social, and environmental problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Ability to: Perform a variety of complex psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for Mental Health Department clients. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Define a therapist's role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a number of clinical approaches into a treatment plan. Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Work with people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Effectively represent the Mental Health Department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of San Benito assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect . In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members Social Security (non-safety) Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes No 02 Are you an unlicensed clinician that meets the requirements to be and is registered with the State Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)? Yes No 03 Have completed the BBS requirements to possess the BBS licensed clinician credentials designation (LCSW, or LMFT)? Yes No 04 Are you a licensed clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or a licensed marriage, family and child counselor in the State of California? If the answer is yes, please attach a copy of your license. Yes No 05 Do you have a Ph.D or Master's dgree in psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university? Yes No 06 How many years of professional experience do you have working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency? 07 Please describe your professional experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy and related social services in a public or certified private welfare or health agency. Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5839J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 01/13/2005 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs comprehensive physical therapy case management, consultative or liaison services for a large group of acute or rehabilitative, hospital or clinic patients, or children with severe physical and mental disabilities. Essential Job Functions Manages a caseload of patients with varied diagnoses and complexity levels, providing interventions, treatments, and services for acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services programs. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics, evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment and provides follow-up care. Supervises a small staff of physical therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student physical therapists. Assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them. Prepares performance evaluation reports. Evaluates referrals from physicians, family members, allied health or school personnel and community agencies. Selects patients for eligibility consideration and performs initial evaluation to determine therapy needs. Initiates referrals to specialists in hospitals, community or governmental agencies for medical and/or psychiatric evaluations. Serves as a member of a clinic health care team in making decisions regarding care for a caseload of clinic patients with widely varied diagnoses or with involved treatment problems who require continuing comprehensive follow-up care. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the educational standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Two years of experience at the level of Physical Therapist I*. A Master's degree from an accredited** college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or other related fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- have filed an application for such a license. The license must be presented upon publication of the results of the next examination after the date of filing for the license; all required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: *In Los Angeles County, Physical Therapist I provides professional physical therapy services to assist patients with physical or mental disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical functions or to adjust to their disabilities. **In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, or higher in Physical Therapy you must include a legible photocopy of the diploma or official transcripts indicating the type of degree awarded and area of concentration, with your application WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS OF FILING ONLINE. The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will NOT be accepted. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5839J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 01/13/2005 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs comprehensive physical therapy case management, consultative or liaison services for a large group of acute or rehabilitative, hospital or clinic patients, or children with severe physical and mental disabilities. Essential Job Functions Manages a caseload of patients with varied diagnoses and complexity levels, providing interventions, treatments, and services for acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services programs. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics, evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment and provides follow-up care. Supervises a small staff of physical therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student physical therapists. Assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them. Prepares performance evaluation reports. Evaluates referrals from physicians, family members, allied health or school personnel and community agencies. Selects patients for eligibility consideration and performs initial evaluation to determine therapy needs. Initiates referrals to specialists in hospitals, community or governmental agencies for medical and/or psychiatric evaluations. Serves as a member of a clinic health care team in making decisions regarding care for a caseload of clinic patients with widely varied diagnoses or with involved treatment problems who require continuing comprehensive follow-up care. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the educational standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Two years of experience at the level of Physical Therapist I*. A Master's degree from an accredited** college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or other related fields may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- have filed an application for such a license. The license must be presented upon publication of the results of the next examination after the date of filing for the license; all required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or waling most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: *In Los Angeles County, Physical Therapist I provides professional physical therapy services to assist patients with physical or mental disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical functions or to adjust to their disabilities. **In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Master's degree, or higher in Physical Therapy you must include a legible photocopy of the diploma or official transcripts indicating the type of degree awarded and area of concentration, with your application WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS OF FILING ONLINE. The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will NOT be accepted. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 02/23/2005 Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5849D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. DEFINITION: Manages physical therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the physical therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and evaluates physical therapy programs in the units managed to assess the quality of patient care and the need to improve ongoing programs or to incorporate new or revised therapy programs and techniques. Supervises subordinate therapists with a caseload of patients with varied diagnoses and complexity levels providing interventions, treatments, and services for acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services programs. Performs physical therapy assessment, evaluation and treatment, both to provide patient care and to demonstrate or model proper techniques or methods. Directs subordinate supervisors and therapy staff in the development and implementation of new therapy programs and in the revision of existing programs. Serves as a technical consultant to the therapy staff regarding difficult or unusual physical therapy problems. Supervises implementation of educational programs and makes follow-up reviews to determine the results of training, the need and the extent to which training is utilized in therapy programs. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California - OR - Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the education standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California - AND - Five years of experience in the practice of physical therapy, two years of which must have been at the level of, or comparable to Physical Therapy Supervisor I* or higher. A Master's degree from an accredited** college or university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory experience -OR- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in health services administration may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- Have filed an application for such a license. The license must be presented upon publication of the results of the next examination after the date of filing for the license. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Special Requirement Information * Experience at the level of a Physical Therapist Supervisor I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides first-level supervision to physical therapists, therapy assistants, and other support staff who are treating acute or rehabilitative patients with physical or mental disease or injury. Incumbents may also provide administrative supervision to staff in the physical and occupational therapy services in a California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit. In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate or license, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official license or certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required degree or evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete . All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information Examination Content This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add croy@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 914-7111 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 Department Contact Christina Roy, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov . For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 02/23/2005 Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5849D TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. DEFINITION: Manages physical therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the physical therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and evaluates physical therapy programs in the units managed to assess the quality of patient care and the need to improve ongoing programs or to incorporate new or revised therapy programs and techniques. Supervises subordinate therapists with a caseload of patients with varied diagnoses and complexity levels providing interventions, treatments, and services for acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services programs. Performs physical therapy assessment, evaluation and treatment, both to provide patient care and to demonstrate or model proper techniques or methods. Directs subordinate supervisors and therapy staff in the development and implementation of new therapy programs and in the revision of existing programs. Serves as a technical consultant to the therapy staff regarding difficult or unusual physical therapy problems. Supervises implementation of educational programs and makes follow-up reviews to determine the results of training, the need and the extent to which training is utilized in therapy programs. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California - OR - Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to the education standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California - AND - Five years of experience in the practice of physical therapy, two years of which must have been at the level of, or comparable to Physical Therapy Supervisor I* or higher. A Master's degree from an accredited** college or university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory experience -OR- A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in health services administration may be substituted for one year of supervisory experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California -OR- Have filed an application for such a license. The license must be presented upon publication of the results of the next examination after the date of filing for the license. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Special Requirement Information * Experience at the level of a Physical Therapist Supervisor I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Provides first-level supervision to physical therapists, therapy assistants, and other support staff who are treating acute or rehabilitative patients with physical or mental disease or injury. Incumbents may also provide administrative supervision to staff in the physical and occupational therapy services in a California Children's Services Medical Therapy Unit. In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate or license, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official license or certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required degree or evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete . All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information Examination Content This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add croy@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone (323) 914-7111 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 Department Contact Christina Roy, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Croy@dhs.lacounty.gov . For detailed information, please click here
Stanislaus County, CA
Modesto, California, United States
About the Opportunity ABOUT THE POSITION Mental Health Clinicians can be assigned, based on departmental needs, to the Adult and Older Adult System of Care (ASOC), Children's System of Care (CSOC), CARE Program, Substance Use Disorders System of Care (SUD), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Collaborative Court, Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU), Medi-Cal Assessment Team (MAT), Quality Services, Utilization Management (UM), Workforce Development and Training Department or the Prevention & Early Intervention Team (PEI). Under direction, Mental Health Clinicians provide clinical assessments, care planning, counseling, clinical case management and other rehabilitative / psychotherapeutic services in a community mental health setting. Mental Health Clinicians are expected to work independently but also function effectively as part of a service team. The incumbents may supervise professional and technical personnel, and provide education and consultation services to other staff, community agencies and the public. In addition, Mental Health Clinicians may administer and coordinate mental health programs, and perform other related work as required. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of our bilingual proficiency assessment, you'll receive an additional $1 per hour in compensation. Adult System of Care (ASOC) Service Teams are utilized to provide comprehensive outpatient services to adults with a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder of Stanislaus County. The focus of treatment efforts is to enable clients to function at their highest level in community. Emphasis is placed on assisting clients in identifying and achieving goals, which are meaningful to them. Treatment Teams are comprised of multi-disciplinary staff and are currently utilizing the psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery models of service delivery. Children’s System of Care (CSOC) Services for children and youth are provided in various programs that work with children, youth and young adults age 0 to 21 years. The Mental Health Clinician will provide intensive services to children and adolescents identified with Serious Emotionally Disturbed (SED), as well as provide services and support to their family/caregivers. This may include children and youth who are involved with the Child Welfare or Probation systems. The Mental Health Clinician will also work with transitional age young adults and/or non-minor dependents who have opted into the foster care system as an adult. Services are provided in the field (in home, school, and community settings). Mental Health Clinicians in this subsystem work collaboratively with outside partners through a Child and Family Team process to ensure coordination of care. The CARE Program CARE is a multidisciplinary team of mental health, criminal justice, and other service providers who facilitate, provide, and share responsibilities of assessment coordination and treatment services to appropriately meet the complex mental, physical, and social needs of the targeted population. The target population includes individuals that may have severe and persistent mental illness, exhibit high-risk health and safety behaviors, engage in vagrancy-related criminal behavior, and experience severe SUDs; and for a variety of reasons, they are not accessing or accepting services. BHRS mental health services providers are embedded on the team to support clients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and facilitate direct access to treatment services. The CARE team includes Modesto Police, Probation, Community Services Agency, Telecare, and Public Health. The overarching goal is to see an increase in the target population transition from saying “no” to help to saying “yes” to help. Substance Use Disorders (SUD) The Mental Health Clinician will be assigned to treatment programs and Residential Unit, which is designed to serve adults and older adults who suffer from a Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. The incumbents are expected to provide clinical 1:1's, group counseling to program participants, and consultation services to program staff. This position may include intake assessments, group facilitation, and individual client sessions. Mental Health Clinicians provide 1:1 counseling and assessments while following regulatory compliances. They are mandated reporters for CPS, APS, and 51/50's. Mental Health Clinicians also provide revenue with Medi-Cal billing. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 24-hour, seven day a week program. CERT provides emergency mental health assessment and referral services for emergent and pre-emergent behavioral health situations in collaboration with families, consumers, law enforcement and emergency room personnel. Some services are provided in the community through a mobile task force. Non-crisis services include a consumer and family member-staffed Crisis Support Line and on-site peer support available to consumers and families who need support and referrals. Individuals are able to call to access services or request a psychiatric evaluation. CERT personnel should possess sophisticated diagnostic and assessment skills and be available for shift work. Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) The Crisis Emergency Response Team (CERT) program will embed trained crisis mental health staff from Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services to ride along with Modesto Police Department (MPD) patrol officers and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office (SO) patrol deputies from 1400 to 2200 hours Monday through Friday. CCMU Clinicians will respond with law enforcement to provide mobile crisis services, Triage screening, de-escalation/resolution for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. CCMU Clinicians will work with BHS and CST staff to provide peer support, and coordination with medical and behavioral health services, and follow-up. Medi-Cal Assessment Team (MAT) The Medi-Cal Assessment teams provides mental health assessments to children and adult beneficiaries. The MAT Mental Health Clinician will perform initial assessments to individuals referred for or seeking mental health services. The MAT Mental Health Clinician will assist in linkage for those assessed to programs within BHRS, Contractors, and or alternate level of care such as mild-moderate and or community services. MAT personnel should posses sophisticated diagnostic and assessment skills. Quality Services The Quality Services/Compliance team ensures the following: 1. Quality of care issues are identified, monitored and appropriate corrective actions are taken 2. Pursue continuous quality improvement, through department audits 3. Behavioral health services provided to beneficiaries meet established quality of care standards (Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) protocol; Information Notices (IN); All State Plan Letters (APLs)), 4. Quality is evaluated in the areas of access, satisfaction, continuity of care and quality of care, 5. Provide on-going Electronic Health Record (EHR) Navigation training 6. Program certification and re-certification activities, including program National Provider Identifier (NPI)s and modes of service, and 6. Changes are made and monitored related to DHCS protocol updates. In addition, the compliance component of the Quality Services program ensures the following: 1. Establishment and implementation of procedures and a system with dedicated staff for routine internal monitoring and auditing of compliance risks, prompt response to compliance issues as they are raised, investigation of potential compliance problems as identified in the course of self-evaluation and audits, correction of such problems promptly and thoroughly (or coordination of suspected criminal acts with law enforcement agencies) to reduce the potential for recurrence, and ongoing compliance with the requirements under the contract (Corrective Action Plan (CAP) follow up from all peer reviews; review/discussion of limited mental health contact; review and provide information related to compliance for fact finding data), 2. Implement a compliance program that includes: Written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct that articulate the organization’s commitment to comply with all applicable requirements and standards under the contract, and all applicable laws (provide training opportunities for BHRS compliance program plan; 3. Implement and maintain procedures designed to detect fraud, waste and abuse that include provisions to verify services reimbursed by Medicaid were received by the beneficiary, 4. Monitor access line compliance and procedures in addition to other compliance related requirements in protocol, Mental Health Plan (MHP) contract, and DMC-ODS Internal Government Agreement (IGA)), and 5. Assist with managing and monitoring privacy issues. Utilization Management (UM) The Utilization Management team evaluates medical necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of services provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries (outpatient treatment plan review; assessment updates), ensures consistent application of review criteria for authorization decisions (outpatient treatment plan; Service Authorization Requests (SARs); SUD Residential) , conducts concurrent review and authorization for all psychiatric inpatient hospital services and psychiatric health facility services (DBHC; Telecare PHF; Out of County (OOC) hospitals) , reviews and completes provider appeals, provides training materials and training related to concurrent review, documentation standards for medical necessity (based on DHCS training and Title 9 regulation) ; and reasons for denials, EHR and database entry (diagnosis review; approved/denied days) , Medi-Cal eligibility check for all inpatient admissions, establish and implement written policies and procedures for all UM activities and delegated activities, and provide on-going trainings related to authorization (delegated activity); Notice of Action Beneficiary Determination (NOABDs). Collaborative Court The Collaborative Court Team is a program with Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services was created to ensure improved coordinated entry into Behavioral Health care for Stanislaus County residents who are involved in the legal system. Workforce Development and Training Department Training Department supports all BHRS staff in connecting to state mandated trainings as well as trainings that support specific job-related tasks. Mental Health Clinician will provide support in coordinating, facilitating and tracking trainings as well as connecting staff to needed training support. Mental Health Clinician will work with various departments in assessing additional training needs and bringing outside partners in for additional support. Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) Under the direction of the Manager and Staff Services Coordinator of Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), the Mental Health Clinician will act within the division in a variety of local community settings, requiring partnerships with other organizations or community groups. The Mental Health Clinician may provide training and support to staff and community agencies at different sites within the county. The Mental Health Clinician will act in conjunction with the PEI division’s accordance to state regulations in an effort to engage and impact community in ways that will result in deeper awareness of mental health and access to services, as well as engage in awareness and prevention efforts around suicide. The Mental Health Clinician will engage community in efforts to reduce stigma related to mental health and will help the community to build capacity in independent, self-defined views of wellbeing, wellness, and overall mental health. The Mental Health Clinician may provide guidance and support to a growing collaborative of designated community leaders and agencies from PEI and BHRS-funded programs as well as other community-based mental health and wellness programs. Doing so will ensure access to this prevention strategy in outlying areas where transportation and other factors are barriers to services in traditional centralized locations. Along with these tasks related to the division’s implementation and services delivery, the Mental Health Clinician will act in conjunction with the PEI division within BHRS to fully implement the building of community capacity to provide emotional support to individuals where they live, worship, go to school, and play. The primary function promotes positive community development as a viable broad community effort to improve behavioral health outcomes. To learn more about the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department, click here . The eligible list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, part-time, extra help and on-call vacancies for the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. Click here for details . Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.” The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Advise clients of available community resources and act as a liaison and/or advocate for clients/families to be able to access community resources effectively; Conduct onsite and field based comprehensive clinical assessments to establish medical necessity criteria and provide clinical interventions without supervision, utilizing different clinical treatment modalities and approaches based on clinical needs; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; In the appropriate therapeutic and/or clinical setting, work with primary care physicians when necessary on treatment plans or provide individual and group services which could include clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. For children and families, assist in assessing challenges and barriers to social and emotional health, and in partnership with them, develop a strength based realistic service plan; Perform appropriate clinical social work and develop treatment plans to address clients functional impairments; Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports and document in client charts as needed; which include, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, discharge planning and follow-up services; Prepare and present cases for review with the clinical service team; Provide client-centered and wellness/recovery/resiliency informed services; Provide crisis intervention and 5150 evaluation on-site, in the field or at neighboring hospital emergency rooms when working with BHRS clients; Provide ongoing clinical assessment, client care planning and effective treatment implementation to children, adults and families; Support and utilize Electronic Medical/Health Record System software; Utilize the 12 Step and social model principles of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment resiliency and crisis intervention within the community; Work collaboratively with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines to access client and family needs, design effective care planning, service goals or special medical treatment plans regarding utilization of additional resources, such as, home health and hospice; Work collaboratively with consumers and family members using a wellness, recovery or resilient based approach and engage clients in treatment pathways to provide behavioral health needs when appropriated or as needed; Work in tandem with the Child Welfare Department, Education partners, or Regional Center partners if applicable; Work in tandem with the Probation Department, Sheriff's Office, criminal justice partner agencies, and other community partners across the County if applicable; and Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities; Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. SKILLS/ABILITIES Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients and groups; Prepare clear, concise case work records and make recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload; and work with a bureaucratic system; Retain personal objectivity while dealing with the problems of others; Perform the therapist's role in a manner consistent with professional standards and ethics; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; Decide appropriate treatment focus and methods without clinical supervision; Work with a team to integrate various clinical approaches into a treatment program; and Anticipate a potential crisis, manage and be able to apply appropriate clinical intervention when necessary. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with the receipt of a Master's Degree of Social Work which can lead to licensure as a Clinical Social Worker. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree which can lead to a License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); AND Meet qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program; AND Eligible to be licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. The Mental Health Clinician I classification is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information, please click here (Download PDF reader) . MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of the State recognized license. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of a LCSW or MFT License which meets qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program. PATTERN III Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement; AND Two (2) years of experience in a Mental Health setting under clinical supervision as required to qualify for the State recognized license. LICENSE Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California; OR A license as a Psychologist in the State of California may be substituted for the above licensure requirement. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "duties" section of the online application. Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California; OR Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science or must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science within 60 days of the commencement of employment; AND Enrollment through Department of Health Care Services Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) portal. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time with no notice. Apply By: Oral Examination: January 5, 2024 Week of January 15th January 19, 2024 Week of January 29th February 2, 2024 Week of February 12th February 16, 2024 Week of February 26th March 1, 2024 Week of March 11th March 15, 2024 Week of March 25th GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment medical screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
About the Opportunity ABOUT THE POSITION Mental Health Clinicians can be assigned, based on departmental needs, to the Adult and Older Adult System of Care (ASOC), Children's System of Care (CSOC), CARE Program, Substance Use Disorders System of Care (SUD), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Collaborative Court, Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU), Medi-Cal Assessment Team (MAT), Quality Services, Utilization Management (UM), Workforce Development and Training Department or the Prevention & Early Intervention Team (PEI). Under direction, Mental Health Clinicians provide clinical assessments, care planning, counseling, clinical case management and other rehabilitative / psychotherapeutic services in a community mental health setting. Mental Health Clinicians are expected to work independently but also function effectively as part of a service team. The incumbents may supervise professional and technical personnel, and provide education and consultation services to other staff, community agencies and the public. In addition, Mental Health Clinicians may administer and coordinate mental health programs, and perform other related work as required. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of our bilingual proficiency assessment, you'll receive an additional $1 per hour in compensation. Adult System of Care (ASOC) Service Teams are utilized to provide comprehensive outpatient services to adults with a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder of Stanislaus County. The focus of treatment efforts is to enable clients to function at their highest level in community. Emphasis is placed on assisting clients in identifying and achieving goals, which are meaningful to them. Treatment Teams are comprised of multi-disciplinary staff and are currently utilizing the psycho-social rehabilitation and recovery models of service delivery. Children’s System of Care (CSOC) Services for children and youth are provided in various programs that work with children, youth and young adults age 0 to 21 years. The Mental Health Clinician will provide intensive services to children and adolescents identified with Serious Emotionally Disturbed (SED), as well as provide services and support to their family/caregivers. This may include children and youth who are involved with the Child Welfare or Probation systems. The Mental Health Clinician will also work with transitional age young adults and/or non-minor dependents who have opted into the foster care system as an adult. Services are provided in the field (in home, school, and community settings). Mental Health Clinicians in this subsystem work collaboratively with outside partners through a Child and Family Team process to ensure coordination of care. The CARE Program CARE is a multidisciplinary team of mental health, criminal justice, and other service providers who facilitate, provide, and share responsibilities of assessment coordination and treatment services to appropriately meet the complex mental, physical, and social needs of the targeted population. The target population includes individuals that may have severe and persistent mental illness, exhibit high-risk health and safety behaviors, engage in vagrancy-related criminal behavior, and experience severe SUDs; and for a variety of reasons, they are not accessing or accepting services. BHRS mental health services providers are embedded on the team to support clients with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and facilitate direct access to treatment services. The CARE team includes Modesto Police, Probation, Community Services Agency, Telecare, and Public Health. The overarching goal is to see an increase in the target population transition from saying “no” to help to saying “yes” to help. Substance Use Disorders (SUD) The Mental Health Clinician will be assigned to treatment programs and Residential Unit, which is designed to serve adults and older adults who suffer from a Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. The incumbents are expected to provide clinical 1:1's, group counseling to program participants, and consultation services to program staff. This position may include intake assessments, group facilitation, and individual client sessions. Mental Health Clinicians provide 1:1 counseling and assessments while following regulatory compliances. They are mandated reporters for CPS, APS, and 51/50's. Mental Health Clinicians also provide revenue with Medi-Cal billing. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a 24-hour, seven day a week program. CERT provides emergency mental health assessment and referral services for emergent and pre-emergent behavioral health situations in collaboration with families, consumers, law enforcement and emergency room personnel. Some services are provided in the community through a mobile task force. Non-crisis services include a consumer and family member-staffed Crisis Support Line and on-site peer support available to consumers and families who need support and referrals. Individuals are able to call to access services or request a psychiatric evaluation. CERT personnel should possess sophisticated diagnostic and assessment skills and be available for shift work. Crisis Care Mobile Units (CCMU) The Crisis Emergency Response Team (CERT) program will embed trained crisis mental health staff from Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services to ride along with Modesto Police Department (MPD) patrol officers and Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office (SO) patrol deputies from 1400 to 2200 hours Monday through Friday. CCMU Clinicians will respond with law enforcement to provide mobile crisis services, Triage screening, de-escalation/resolution for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. CCMU Clinicians will work with BHS and CST staff to provide peer support, and coordination with medical and behavioral health services, and follow-up. Medi-Cal Assessment Team (MAT) The Medi-Cal Assessment teams provides mental health assessments to children and adult beneficiaries. The MAT Mental Health Clinician will perform initial assessments to individuals referred for or seeking mental health services. The MAT Mental Health Clinician will assist in linkage for those assessed to programs within BHRS, Contractors, and or alternate level of care such as mild-moderate and or community services. MAT personnel should posses sophisticated diagnostic and assessment skills. Quality Services The Quality Services/Compliance team ensures the following: 1. Quality of care issues are identified, monitored and appropriate corrective actions are taken 2. Pursue continuous quality improvement, through department audits 3. Behavioral health services provided to beneficiaries meet established quality of care standards (Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) protocol; Information Notices (IN); All State Plan Letters (APLs)), 4. Quality is evaluated in the areas of access, satisfaction, continuity of care and quality of care, 5. Provide on-going Electronic Health Record (EHR) Navigation training 6. Program certification and re-certification activities, including program National Provider Identifier (NPI)s and modes of service, and 6. Changes are made and monitored related to DHCS protocol updates. In addition, the compliance component of the Quality Services program ensures the following: 1. Establishment and implementation of procedures and a system with dedicated staff for routine internal monitoring and auditing of compliance risks, prompt response to compliance issues as they are raised, investigation of potential compliance problems as identified in the course of self-evaluation and audits, correction of such problems promptly and thoroughly (or coordination of suspected criminal acts with law enforcement agencies) to reduce the potential for recurrence, and ongoing compliance with the requirements under the contract (Corrective Action Plan (CAP) follow up from all peer reviews; review/discussion of limited mental health contact; review and provide information related to compliance for fact finding data), 2. Implement a compliance program that includes: Written policies, procedures, and standards of conduct that articulate the organization’s commitment to comply with all applicable requirements and standards under the contract, and all applicable laws (provide training opportunities for BHRS compliance program plan; 3. Implement and maintain procedures designed to detect fraud, waste and abuse that include provisions to verify services reimbursed by Medicaid were received by the beneficiary, 4. Monitor access line compliance and procedures in addition to other compliance related requirements in protocol, Mental Health Plan (MHP) contract, and DMC-ODS Internal Government Agreement (IGA)), and 5. Assist with managing and monitoring privacy issues. Utilization Management (UM) The Utilization Management team evaluates medical necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of services provided to Medi-Cal beneficiaries (outpatient treatment plan review; assessment updates), ensures consistent application of review criteria for authorization decisions (outpatient treatment plan; Service Authorization Requests (SARs); SUD Residential) , conducts concurrent review and authorization for all psychiatric inpatient hospital services and psychiatric health facility services (DBHC; Telecare PHF; Out of County (OOC) hospitals) , reviews and completes provider appeals, provides training materials and training related to concurrent review, documentation standards for medical necessity (based on DHCS training and Title 9 regulation) ; and reasons for denials, EHR and database entry (diagnosis review; approved/denied days) , Medi-Cal eligibility check for all inpatient admissions, establish and implement written policies and procedures for all UM activities and delegated activities, and provide on-going trainings related to authorization (delegated activity); Notice of Action Beneficiary Determination (NOABDs). Collaborative Court The Collaborative Court Team is a program with Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services was created to ensure improved coordinated entry into Behavioral Health care for Stanislaus County residents who are involved in the legal system. Workforce Development and Training Department Training Department supports all BHRS staff in connecting to state mandated trainings as well as trainings that support specific job-related tasks. Mental Health Clinician will provide support in coordinating, facilitating and tracking trainings as well as connecting staff to needed training support. Mental Health Clinician will work with various departments in assessing additional training needs and bringing outside partners in for additional support. Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) Under the direction of the Manager and Staff Services Coordinator of Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI), the Mental Health Clinician will act within the division in a variety of local community settings, requiring partnerships with other organizations or community groups. The Mental Health Clinician may provide training and support to staff and community agencies at different sites within the county. The Mental Health Clinician will act in conjunction with the PEI division’s accordance to state regulations in an effort to engage and impact community in ways that will result in deeper awareness of mental health and access to services, as well as engage in awareness and prevention efforts around suicide. The Mental Health Clinician will engage community in efforts to reduce stigma related to mental health and will help the community to build capacity in independent, self-defined views of wellbeing, wellness, and overall mental health. The Mental Health Clinician may provide guidance and support to a growing collaborative of designated community leaders and agencies from PEI and BHRS-funded programs as well as other community-based mental health and wellness programs. Doing so will ensure access to this prevention strategy in outlying areas where transportation and other factors are barriers to services in traditional centralized locations. Along with these tasks related to the division’s implementation and services delivery, the Mental Health Clinician will act in conjunction with the PEI division within BHRS to fully implement the building of community capacity to provide emotional support to individuals where they live, worship, go to school, and play. The primary function promotes positive community development as a viable broad community effort to improve behavioral health outcomes. To learn more about the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department, click here . The eligible list generated from this recruitment will be used to fill future full-time, part-time, extra help and on-call vacancies for the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department. Click here for details . Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Part-time extra-help is a provisional classification where permanent status may not be obtained. This position is subject to overtime, standby, shift, and callback assignments and will perform related duties as assigned. This position is non-benefited except for participation in a 401a program with Nationwide.” The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Advise clients of available community resources and act as a liaison and/or advocate for clients/families to be able to access community resources effectively; Conduct onsite and field based comprehensive clinical assessments to establish medical necessity criteria and provide clinical interventions without supervision, utilizing different clinical treatment modalities and approaches based on clinical needs; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; In the appropriate therapeutic and/or clinical setting, work with primary care physicians when necessary on treatment plans or provide individual and group services which could include clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. For children and families, assist in assessing challenges and barriers to social and emotional health, and in partnership with them, develop a strength based realistic service plan; Perform appropriate clinical social work and develop treatment plans to address clients functional impairments; Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports and document in client charts as needed; which include, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, discharge planning and follow-up services; Prepare and present cases for review with the clinical service team; Provide client-centered and wellness/recovery/resiliency informed services; Provide crisis intervention and 5150 evaluation on-site, in the field or at neighboring hospital emergency rooms when working with BHRS clients; Provide ongoing clinical assessment, client care planning and effective treatment implementation to children, adults and families; Support and utilize Electronic Medical/Health Record System software; Utilize the 12 Step and social model principles of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment resiliency and crisis intervention within the community; Work collaboratively with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines to access client and family needs, design effective care planning, service goals or special medical treatment plans regarding utilization of additional resources, such as, home health and hospice; Work collaboratively with consumers and family members using a wellness, recovery or resilient based approach and engage clients in treatment pathways to provide behavioral health needs when appropriated or as needed; Work in tandem with the Child Welfare Department, Education partners, or Regional Center partners if applicable; Work in tandem with the Probation Department, Sheriff's Office, criminal justice partner agencies, and other community partners across the County if applicable; and Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities; Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. SKILLS/ABILITIES Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients and groups; Prepare clear, concise case work records and make recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload; and work with a bureaucratic system; Retain personal objectivity while dealing with the problems of others; Perform the therapist's role in a manner consistent with professional standards and ethics; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; Decide appropriate treatment focus and methods without clinical supervision; Work with a team to integrate various clinical approaches into a treatment program; and Anticipate a potential crisis, manage and be able to apply appropriate clinical intervention when necessary. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN I PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with the receipt of a Master's Degree of Social Work which can lead to licensure as a Clinical Social Worker. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree which can lead to a License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); AND Meet qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program; AND Eligible to be licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. The Mental Health Clinician I classification is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information, please click here (Download PDF reader) . MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN II PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of the State recognized license. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of a LCSW or MFT License which meets qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program. PATTERN III Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement; AND Two (2) years of experience in a Mental Health setting under clinical supervision as required to qualify for the State recognized license. LICENSE Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California; OR A license as a Psychologist in the State of California may be substituted for the above licensure requirement. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "duties" section of the online application. Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of California; OR Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science or must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science within 60 days of the commencement of employment; AND Enrollment through Department of Health Care Services Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) portal. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. This recruitment may close at any time with no notice. Apply By: Oral Examination: January 5, 2024 Week of January 15th January 19, 2024 Week of January 29th February 2, 2024 Week of February 12th February 16, 2024 Week of February 26th March 1, 2024 Week of March 11th March 15, 2024 Week of March 25th GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment medical screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y5872N-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: November 20, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., PT - Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Recreation Therapist II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION : Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Recreation Therapist II vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Recreation Therapist II. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive general administrative supervision from higher-level recreation therapy supervisors or a Rehabilitation Therapy Chief, and clinical guidance from a higher-level recreation therapist. Comprehensive recreation therapy services are provided to patients in a range of settings such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospitals or out-patient clinics. Incumbents assigned to clinics or centers in hospitals, or settings remotely located in mental health clinics provide comprehensive consultation and recreation therapy services coordination for patients with severe disabilities. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and directs a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients, or specifically defined patient populations, including conceptualization and demonstration projects. Supervises and conducts a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social and physical treatment modalities and techniques Including therapeutic intervention, instruction, leadership and counseling techniques which focus on the restoration of physical, mental, and social capabilities. Selects, administers, analyzes, and interprets a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients; provides appropriate interventions requiring ongoing interpretation of assessment/re-assessment data which supports treatment goals and objectives. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Contributes to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague and systems consultations, and serves on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings. Conducts and/or coordinates social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources. Develops and maintains liaison with community agencies and recreation facilities to encourage their participation in recreation therapy and coordinate after care follow-up programs. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revises or modifies the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives. Documents treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards. Delegates responsibilities and assigns treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, reviews their work and may prepare their performance evaluations. Orients new staff and members of inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provides on-going informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff. Provides technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate. Evaluates current and future need for facilities, supplies and equipment, prepares and submits budget requests and follows through with ordering supplies and equipment. Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university* with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation - AND - Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I**. A Master's degree* in Recreation Therapy or Recreation with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class. Applicants must provide the certificate number in the Supplemental Questionnaire or attach a legible photocopy of the certificate issued at the time of filing. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. You MUST meet the above requirements(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution that shows the area of specialization at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov . Please include the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements. ** Experience at the level of Recreation Therapist I within the Los Angeles County is defined as: Performs professional recreation therapy services in acute medical, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics, community health centers, mental health facilities, or institutional settings to enable physically, mentally, or socially disabled patients or clients attain, restore, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning, or to adjust to their disability; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary medical and therapeutic treatment team. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of a pproved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record . FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y5872N-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: November 20, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., PT - Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Recreation Therapist II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION : Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2024 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails, as well as supporting justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Recreation Therapist II vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Recreation Therapist II. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class receive general administrative supervision from higher-level recreation therapy supervisors or a Rehabilitation Therapy Chief, and clinical guidance from a higher-level recreation therapist. Comprehensive recreation therapy services are provided to patients in a range of settings such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospitals or out-patient clinics. Incumbents assigned to clinics or centers in hospitals, or settings remotely located in mental health clinics provide comprehensive consultation and recreation therapy services coordination for patients with severe disabilities. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and directs a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients, or specifically defined patient populations, including conceptualization and demonstration projects. Supervises and conducts a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social and physical treatment modalities and techniques Including therapeutic intervention, instruction, leadership and counseling techniques which focus on the restoration of physical, mental, and social capabilities. Selects, administers, analyzes, and interprets a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients; provides appropriate interventions requiring ongoing interpretation of assessment/re-assessment data which supports treatment goals and objectives. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Contributes to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague and systems consultations, and serves on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings. Conducts and/or coordinates social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources. Develops and maintains liaison with community agencies and recreation facilities to encourage their participation in recreation therapy and coordinate after care follow-up programs. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revises or modifies the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives. Documents treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards. Delegates responsibilities and assigns treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, reviews their work and may prepare their performance evaluations. Orients new staff and members of inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provides on-going informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff. Provides technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate. Evaluates current and future need for facilities, supplies and equipment, prepares and submits budget requests and follows through with ordering supplies and equipment. Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university* with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation - AND - Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I**. A Master's degree* in Recreation Therapy or Recreation with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class. Applicants must provide the certificate number in the Supplemental Questionnaire or attach a legible photocopy of the certificate issued at the time of filing. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. You MUST meet the above requirements(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancy related to this recruitment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * In order to receive credit for the required degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution that shows the area of specialization at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required document, you must email it to Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov . Please include the exam number, exam title, and applicant ID number. Applications received without evidence of the required certificate or degree will not be considered nor accepted as meeting the stated requirements. ** Experience at the level of Recreation Therapist I within the Los Angeles County is defined as: Performs professional recreation therapy services in acute medical, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics, community health centers, mental health facilities, or institutional settings to enable physically, mentally, or socially disabled patients or clients attain, restore, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning, or to adjust to their disability; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary medical and therapeutic treatment team. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. APPLICATIONS & FILLING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of a pproved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record . FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FILING DATES: 5/9/2016 EXAM NUMBER: Y5872M OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION : Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2023 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Recreation Therapist II hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and directs a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients, or specifically defined patient populations, including conceptualization and demonstration projects. Supervises and conducts a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social and physical treatment modalities and techniques Including therapeutic intervention, instruction, leadership and counseling techniques which focus on the restoration of physical, mental, and social capabilities. Conducts and/or coordinates social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources. Contributes to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague and systems consultations, and serves on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revises or modifies the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Delegates responsibilities and assigns treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, reviews their work and may prepare their performance evaluations. Develops and maintains liaison with community agencies and recreation facilities to encourage their participation in recreation therapy and coordinate after care follow-up programs. Documents treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards. Orients new staff and members of inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provides on-going informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff. Selects, administers, analyzes, and interprets a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients; provides appropriate interventions requiring ongoing interpretation of assessment/re-assessment data which supports treatment goals and objectives. Evaluates current and future need for facilities, supplies and equipment, prepares and submits budget requests and follows through with ordering supplies and equipment. Provides technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate. Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: *Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation - AND - Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I**. A Master's degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: *Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official license or certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required degree or evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete . *The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificate will NOT be accepted. **Experience at the level of Recreation Therapist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : performs professional recreation therapy services in acute medical, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics, community health centers, mental health facilities, or institutional settings to enable physically, mentally, or socially disabled patients or clients attain, restore, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning, or to adjust to their disability; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary medical and therapeutic treatment team. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FILING DATES: 5/9/2016 EXAM NUMBER: Y5872M OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION : Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at step 3 of the applicable salary range. This is in effect until June 30, 2023 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Recreation Therapist II hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional recreational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes and directs a recreation therapy program designed to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hospital, clinic, or institutionalized patients or clients, or specifically defined patient populations, including conceptualization and demonstration projects. Supervises and conducts a variety of individual and group therapeutic recreational, social and physical treatment modalities and techniques Including therapeutic intervention, instruction, leadership and counseling techniques which focus on the restoration of physical, mental, and social capabilities. Conducts and/or coordinates social/leisure discharge planning and community adjustment programs, and referral and patient-family education services to assist the patient or client in reintegrating into the community and utilizing community resources. Contributes to the medical and rehabilitative services by participating in case, colleague and systems consultations, and serves on special committees representing recreation therapy in various hospitals, institutions, departmental, or community settings. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of existing recreation therapy programs and services and revises or modifies the program in keeping with the changing needs of the patient and the inter-disciplinary team objectives. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Defines recreation therapy goals and objectives and plans, develops and implements the recreation therapy programs through effective and efficient utilization of subordinate staff, recreation facilities and equipment and supplies. Delegates responsibilities and assigns treatment procedures to subordinate recreation therapy personnel and students, reviews their work and may prepare their performance evaluations. Develops and maintains liaison with community agencies and recreation facilities to encourage their participation in recreation therapy and coordinate after care follow-up programs. Documents treatment services in accordance with departmental, local, state, federal, and JCAHO regulations and regulatory standards. Orients new staff and members of inter-disciplinary team to therapeutic recreation procedures and the role of recreation therapy and provides on-going informal and formal in-service training to recreation therapy staff. Selects, administers, analyzes, and interprets a variety of standardized and non-standardized assessment techniques of cognitive and social skills, affective behavior, and sensory motor integration to evaluate patients or clients; provides appropriate interventions requiring ongoing interpretation of assessment/re-assessment data which supports treatment goals and objectives. Evaluates current and future need for facilities, supplies and equipment, prepares and submits budget requests and follows through with ordering supplies and equipment. Provides technical guidance to subordinate staff and students by instructing and training them in therapeutic methods and by recommending treatment modalities and intervention when appropriate. Attends and participates in professional conferences, seminars and workshops. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: *Graduation from an accredited college or university with specialization in Recreation Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation - AND - Two (2) years of experience in the practice of Recreation Therapy at the level of Recreation Therapist I**. A Master's degree in Recreation Therapy or Recreation with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: *Current certification to practice as a Recreation Therapist issued by the California Board of Parks and Recreation Certification -OR- Current certification to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for appointment to some positions in this class. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate or license, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official license or certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required degree or evidence of licensure and/or certification will be rejected as incomplete . *The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificate will NOT be accepted. **Experience at the level of Recreation Therapist I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as : performs professional recreation therapy services in acute medical, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospitals, out-patient clinics, community health centers, mental health facilities, or institutional settings to enable physically, mentally, or socially disabled patients or clients attain, restore, or maintain physical, social, or mental functioning, or to adjust to their disability; serves as a member of an interdisciplinary medical and therapeutic treatment team. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5842J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 07/26/ 2009 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Develops, organizes, and conducts formal and informal physical therapy education courses and clinical training programs for students, interns, graduate physical therapists, and therapy assistants. Provides in-service training for physical therapy staff, physicians, nurses, allied health personnel and community agencies. Conducts training and evaluates its effectiveness in achieving educational objectives. Essential Job Functions Participates with the education coordinator or therapy chief, educational staff, allied health professionals, and affiliated educational institutions in defining educational goals, objectives, and standards for education programs. Plans, develops, implements, reviews, selects, monitors the training program curriculum, uses a variety of teaching methods and reference materials for patient education, in-service, or continuing and affiliate education programs, seminars and workshops. Provides instructions to therapists, or students by conducting training on patients in a medical setting such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospital, out-patient clinics or in California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Participates with therapy supervisory personnel in planning and implementing evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of education and treatment training program to improve the education process. Annually establish student program for the year and selecting students from an affiliated education institutions; also planning, and scheduling physical therapy clinical fieldwork experience assignments for students. Conducts formal and informal instruction and demonstration sessions in support of general and specialized physical therapy educational programs, including preparation of lesson plans and selection of appropriate materials and teaching aids. Maintains responsibility for direct patient care through the provision of physical therapy evaluations and treatments for an assigned caseload of patients, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Three years of experience in the practice of physical therapy one year of which must have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity. A Master's degree from an accredited* college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. OPTION II: Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Three years of experience in the practice of physical therapy one year of which must have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity. A Master's degree from an accredited* college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing online. ** All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is located at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center; however, the eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5842J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 07/26/ 2009 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Develops, organizes, and conducts formal and informal physical therapy education courses and clinical training programs for students, interns, graduate physical therapists, and therapy assistants. Provides in-service training for physical therapy staff, physicians, nurses, allied health personnel and community agencies. Conducts training and evaluates its effectiveness in achieving educational objectives. Essential Job Functions Participates with the education coordinator or therapy chief, educational staff, allied health professionals, and affiliated educational institutions in defining educational goals, objectives, and standards for education programs. Plans, develops, implements, reviews, selects, monitors the training program curriculum, uses a variety of teaching methods and reference materials for patient education, in-service, or continuing and affiliate education programs, seminars and workshops. Provides instructions to therapists, or students by conducting training on patients in a medical setting such as acute medical, psychiatric, or rehabilitation hospital, out-patient clinics or in California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Participates with therapy supervisory personnel in planning and implementing evaluation criteria to measure the effectiveness of education and treatment training program to improve the education process. Annually establish student program for the year and selecting students from an affiliated education institutions; also planning, and scheduling physical therapy clinical fieldwork experience assignments for students. Conducts formal and informal instruction and demonstration sessions in support of general and specialized physical therapy educational programs, including preparation of lesson plans and selection of appropriate materials and teaching aids. Maintains responsibility for direct patient care through the provision of physical therapy evaluations and treatments for an assigned caseload of patients, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: Graduation from a physical therapy curriculum acceptable to the Commission on Accreditation on Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association and approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Three years of experience in the practice of physical therapy one year of which must have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity. A Master's degree from an accredited* college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. OPTION II: Successful completion in a physical therapy school or schools of a resident course of professional instruction standards approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California -AND- Three years of experience in the practice of physical therapy one year of which must have been in a supervisory or teaching capacity. A Master's degree from an accredited* college/university in physical therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Physical Therapist issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as Bachelor, or Master degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing online. ** All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information: The current vacancy is located at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center; however, the eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5821A FILING DATES: September 9, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Directs occupational therapy services and associated training activities in a large rehabilitation hospital to treat rehabilitative patients suffering from severe mental or physical disorders. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, and directs the Occupational Therapy Department; formulates and establishes goals, objectives, and standards for the effective and efficient utilization of fiscal, material and personnel resources within the objectives and requirements of the hospital and the department. Directs the administrative staff of the Occupational Therapy Department in the development and revision of occupational therapy programs. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of occupational therapy programs and services; Provides for the effective and efficient utilization of resources to deliver safe and effective patient care. Consults with members of medical and allied health services and governmental, professional, and community agencies to promote cooperation and high standards of occupational therapy services; Collaborates with Hospital Administration, Medical Administration and Nursing Administration to ensure regulatory compliance, exemplary clinical outcomes, and cost-effective strategies to care. Evaluates and justifies budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities and equipment for the Occupational Therapy Department to the Medical Director and Hospital Administrator. Confers with the hospital Medical Director, Chiefs of Surgical, Medical and Neurological Services, and unit hospital administrators pertaining to aspects of hospital management, patient care, and occupational therapy operations. Delegates the development and implementation of specific goals pertaining to patient care, education, and research to members of the occupational therapy administrative staff and evaluates progress in achieving goals. Resolves or consults with subordinate supervisors to resolve problems of employee discipline and grievances. Selects or approves employees for all occupational therapy positions. Evaluates the performance of members of the administrative staff of the Occupational Therapy Department and reviews all performance evaluations. Promotes participation of the occupational therapy staff in educational programs to keep them advised of current developments in occupational therapy techniques and to advance their level of education. Determines the overall objectives to fulfill the requirements of hospital medical administration for educational programs to train affiliate and graduate students, occupational therapists, physicians, and members of allied health staff. Identifies need for clinical and administrative research studies applicable to the development and improvement of occupational therapy services and operations. Directs the maintenance of records and preparation of reports as required by law. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: OPTION I: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Associates Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Six (6) years of occupational therapy experience, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Chief I** or higher. OPTION II: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Associates Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Six (6) years of occupational therapy experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor II*** or higher. LICENSE: Current license or limited permit for license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: OPTION I: Additional years of experience at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Chief I** or higher beyond the Selection Requirements. OPTION II: Additional years of experience at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor II*** or higher beyond the Selection Requirements. Experience planning, organizing, and directing occupational therapy programs to assist and treat high risk or underserved patient populations. **** A master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Administration, Finance or other similarly related major. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. **Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Chief I is defined as: Directs a therapy staff in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital that provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of patients by the use of exercise and occupational or recreation activities designed to improve and restore physical and mental functioning and to assist patients to adjust to their disabilities. ***Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Supervisor II is defined as: Manages occupational therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute rehabilitation or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the occupational therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units within California Children's Services. ****A “ high risk or underserved patient population ” is defined as: Patient populations experiencing chronic and co-occurring conditions and healthcare issues (i.e. chronic disease or disability, severe and persistent mental illness, behavioral health issues, substance abuse) exacerbated by social factors (i.e. incarceration, homelessness, geographic isolation, low socioeconomic status) resulting in higher mortality and morbidity rates in comparison to the general population. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5821A FILING DATES: September 9, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov .Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Directs occupational therapy services and associated training activities in a large rehabilitation hospital to treat rehabilitative patients suffering from severe mental or physical disorders. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, and directs the Occupational Therapy Department; formulates and establishes goals, objectives, and standards for the effective and efficient utilization of fiscal, material and personnel resources within the objectives and requirements of the hospital and the department. Directs the administrative staff of the Occupational Therapy Department in the development and revision of occupational therapy programs. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of occupational therapy programs and services; Provides for the effective and efficient utilization of resources to deliver safe and effective patient care. Consults with members of medical and allied health services and governmental, professional, and community agencies to promote cooperation and high standards of occupational therapy services; Collaborates with Hospital Administration, Medical Administration and Nursing Administration to ensure regulatory compliance, exemplary clinical outcomes, and cost-effective strategies to care. Evaluates and justifies budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities and equipment for the Occupational Therapy Department to the Medical Director and Hospital Administrator. Confers with the hospital Medical Director, Chiefs of Surgical, Medical and Neurological Services, and unit hospital administrators pertaining to aspects of hospital management, patient care, and occupational therapy operations. Delegates the development and implementation of specific goals pertaining to patient care, education, and research to members of the occupational therapy administrative staff and evaluates progress in achieving goals. Resolves or consults with subordinate supervisors to resolve problems of employee discipline and grievances. Selects or approves employees for all occupational therapy positions. Evaluates the performance of members of the administrative staff of the Occupational Therapy Department and reviews all performance evaluations. Promotes participation of the occupational therapy staff in educational programs to keep them advised of current developments in occupational therapy techniques and to advance their level of education. Determines the overall objectives to fulfill the requirements of hospital medical administration for educational programs to train affiliate and graduate students, occupational therapists, physicians, and members of allied health staff. Identifies need for clinical and administrative research studies applicable to the development and improvement of occupational therapy services and operations. Directs the maintenance of records and preparation of reports as required by law. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: OPTION I: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Associates Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Six (6) years of occupational therapy experience, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Chief I** or higher. OPTION II: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Associates Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Six (6) years of occupational therapy experience, three (3) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor II*** or higher. LICENSE: Current license or limited permit for license issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: OPTION I: Additional years of experience at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Chief I** or higher beyond the Selection Requirements. OPTION II: Additional years of experience at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor II*** or higher beyond the Selection Requirements. Experience planning, organizing, and directing occupational therapy programs to assist and treat high risk or underserved patient populations. **** A master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Administration, Finance or other similarly related major. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. **Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Chief I is defined as: Directs a therapy staff in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital that provides occupational therapy services for the treatment of patients by the use of exercise and occupational or recreation activities designed to improve and restore physical and mental functioning and to assist patients to adjust to their disabilities. ***Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Supervisor II is defined as: Manages occupational therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute rehabilitation or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the occupational therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units within California Children's Services. ****A “ high risk or underserved patient population ” is defined as: Patient populations experiencing chronic and co-occurring conditions and healthcare issues (i.e. chronic disease or disability, severe and persistent mental illness, behavioral health issues, substance abuse) exacerbated by social factors (i.e. incarceration, homelessness, geographic isolation, low socioeconomic status) resulting in higher mortality and morbidity rates in comparison to the general population. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT : Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple Mental Health Clinician III vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. The Department Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions: Administration Mental Health Services Mental Health Forensic Services Adult/Older Adult Services Inpatient and Crisis Services Children’s Services Substance Abuse Services Mental Health Pharmacy The department also operates three residential treatment facilities: Psychiatric Health Facility (inpatient program designed to treat individuals in need of intensive therapeutic psychiatric services) Family Ties (inpatient substance abuse program for pregnant and parenting women and their children) Recovery House (residential drug and alcohol rehab program for adult men and women using social model detox services) Pre-employment Drug Screening: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources : Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision. Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs. Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans. Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services. Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies. Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs. May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings. Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery. May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures. May direct research studies. Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports. Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR PATTERN II Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS Education : Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist. Experience : Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. License : Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment. KNOWLEDGE Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques. ABILITY Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 09, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple Mental Health Clinician III vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. The Department Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions: Administration Mental Health Services Mental Health Forensic Services Adult/Older Adult Services Inpatient and Crisis Services Children’s Services Substance Abuse Services Mental Health Pharmacy The department also operates three residential treatment facilities: Psychiatric Health Facility (inpatient program designed to treat individuals in need of intensive therapeutic psychiatric services) Family Ties (inpatient substance abuse program for pregnant and parenting women and their children) Recovery House (residential drug and alcohol rehab program for adult men and women using social model detox services) Pre-employment Drug Screening: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources : Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision. Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs. Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans. Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services. Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies. Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs. May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings. Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery. May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures. May direct research studies. Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports. Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR PATTERN II Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS Education : Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist. Experience : Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. License : Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment. KNOWLEDGE Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques. ABILITY Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING START DATE: 2/18/2016 EXAM NUMBER: Y5857J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional occupational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Manages caseloads of patients with severe disabilities and varied diagnoses providing interventions, treatments, and services in acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics; evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment; identifies patients for specific treatment eligibility; provides comprehensive follow-up care; initiates referrals for other services; and provides consultation and coordination of services with other agencies and treatment units. Supervises a small staff of occupational therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student occupational therapists Assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them; prepares performance evaluation reports. Serves on a clinic health care team with physicians, orthotists and allied health personnel to coordinate services within a clinic. Provides consultative guidance and instruction to inter-departmental agency personnel to resolve problems regarding therapy techniques/treatment, case management and proper use and care of patient equipment. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a curriculum in occupational therapy accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Two years' of experience in the practice of occupational therapy. A Master's degree from an accredited college/university in occupational therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current license** issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online. **Applicant must include a legible photocopy of the required evidence of an Occupational Therapist license. The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificate will NOT be accepted. Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Qualifying experience must be subsequent to your degree. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 01, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FILING START DATE: 2/18/2016 EXAM NUMBER: Y5857J OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of professional occupational therapy services to assist patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Manages caseloads of patients with severe disabilities and varied diagnoses providing interventions, treatments, and services in acute medical, rehabilitative hospital, clinic, or California Children's Services Medical Therapy Units. Arranges, schedules, and conducts clinics; evaluates and prioritizes patients for treatment; identifies patients for specific treatment eligibility; provides comprehensive follow-up care; initiates referrals for other services; and provides consultation and coordination of services with other agencies and treatment units. Supervises a small staff of occupational therapy assistants or therapy technicians and student occupational therapists Assigns and demonstrates elements of patients' treatment programs, reviews their work and prepares and discusses their performance with them; prepares performance evaluation reports. Serves on a clinic health care team with physicians, orthotists and allied health personnel to coordinate services within a clinic. Provides consultative guidance and instruction to inter-departmental agency personnel to resolve problems regarding therapy techniques/treatment, case management and proper use and care of patient equipment. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with a curriculum in occupational therapy accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Two years' of experience in the practice of occupational therapy. A Master's degree from an accredited college/university in occupational therapy, public health, special education or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. LICENSE: Current license** issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information Special Requirement Information: In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, completion of a certificate program, certificate, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing or email the documents to the analyst within 15 calendar days from filing online. **Applicant must include a legible photocopy of the required evidence of an Occupational Therapist license. The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license and/or certificate will NOT be accepted. Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Qualifying experience must be subsequent to your degree. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill one part time vacancy in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish a referral list to fill future vacancies. Behavioral Health Services Department Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. the department consists of over 800 employees in the following divisions: Administration Adult/Older Adult Services Children and Youth Services Inpatient and Crisis Services (24 Hour Services) Mental Health Forensic Services Mental Health Pharmacy Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Services (Residential and Outpatient Treatments) Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision. Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs. Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans. Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services. Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies. Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs. May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings. Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery. May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures. May direct research studies. Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports. Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR PATTERN II Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS Education : Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist. Experience : Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. License : Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques. ABILITY Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases. Selection Procedures Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when: They are related to the Appointing Authority, or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Apr 22, 2024
Part Time
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill one part time vacancy in the Behavioral Health Services Department and to establish a referral list to fill future vacancies. Behavioral Health Services Department Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. the department consists of over 800 employees in the following divisions: Administration Adult/Older Adult Services Children and Youth Services Inpatient and Crisis Services (24 Hour Services) Mental Health Forensic Services Mental Health Pharmacy Mental Health Services Substance Abuse Services (Residential and Outpatient Treatments) Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug screening . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Plans, assigns and directs the work of a unit of professional and/or para-professional staff in the performance of social casework; may perform clinical supervision. Works with mentally ill, disabled or emotionally handicapped individuals in team treatment programs. Makes or reviews decisions on difficult casework matters; participates in interdisciplinary diagnostic and dispositional conferences to determine nature of illness and recommend treatment plans. Plans and implements treatment methods and service components; performs clinical assessments; provides clinical monitoring and quality control services. Assists in the development of community resources for all programs; confers with other services and relevant agencies. Assists and participates in the development and delivery of in-service training and staff development programs. May be responsible for coordinating a client caseload requiring clinical case management and providing related services in office and/or field settings. Coordinates and conducts audits, reviews, monitoring, and analysis to formulate recommendations for maximizing effectiveness and compliance of service delivery. May assist management in the oversight and monitoring of contracts. Evaluates the effectiveness of policies and procedures. May direct research studies. Prepares and maintains correspondence and reports. Speaks before interested groups on specific health care programs and services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. OR PATTERN II Special Requirement : Must possess and maintain a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS Education : Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s or doctorate degree in social work, counseling, psychology or other course of study acceptable to the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences towards licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or Psychologist. Experience : Three years of progressively responsible counseling or therapy in clinical or treatment casework experience to include six months as a licensed LCSW, MFT, LPCC or Psychologist. License : Possession of a valid California driver's license if required by the nature of the assignment. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of giving casework consultation to staff members; laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of public social services agencies and the various specialized assistance programs; community public and private agency resources; social services research methods and techniques. ABILITY Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate clinicians and related staff; work cooperatively with fellow employees and the general public; organize and interpret data pertinent to caseload management; interpret program goals; apply casework skills and knowledge to meet goals; communicate effectively; write clear, concise reports; effectively use related computer applications; interpret laws that apply to program. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Part-Time Employee Benefits: Part-time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases. Selection Procedures Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when: They are related to the Appointing Authority, or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other Department Heads may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5865A FILING DATES: August 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., PT - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Manages occupational therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute rehabilitation or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the occupational therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units within California Children's Services. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and evaluates occupational therapy programs in the units managed to assess the quality of patient care and the need to improve ongoing programs, or to incorporate new or revised therapy programs and techniques. Participates with other supervisors and instructors in planning educational programs to meet the educational needs of subordinate staff. Supervises implementation of educational programs for subordinate staff and makes follow-up reviews to determine the results of training, the need for additional training and the extent to which training is utilized in therapy programs. Evaluates the performance of first-line therapy supervisors and reviews all performance evaluations of subordinates. Maintains liaison between the occupational therapy staff, allied health disciplines, special teaching staff and outside agencies to promote cooperation and obtain assistance in providing, evaluating, identifying and updating occupational therapy services. Consults with medical chiefs and members of allied health disciplines to identify problem areas and to define and develop treatment guidelines, methods and procedures for specific disabilities. Provides consultation to subordinate supervisors about resolving problems of employee grievances and discipline. Analyzes occupational therapy treatment programs and methods to identify research needs and plans the design and objectives of research projects for submission to a research committee. Assigns subordinate staff to participate in approved research projects and provides support by establishing guidelines for clinical research and serving as a technical resource person to the research staff. Interviews and selects prospective employee applicants and makes recommendations for employee promotion based upon capabilities and interest. Participates in the formulation of occupational therapy policies and procedures and interprets and directs their implementation by subordinate supervisors and staff. Directs subordinate supervisors and therapy staff in the development and implementation of new therapy programs and in the revision of existing programs. Determines educational needs of subordinate staff based upon observation and analysis of the quality of therapy services or the discovery of new therapy techniques and procedures. Determines budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities and equipment necessary to operate and maintain therapy services in assigned areas of responsibility and compiles the annual budget request with justifications for submittal to the rehabilitation therapy services chief. Performs and supervises complex treatment modalities, interventions, and techniques requiring special precautionary measures such as post-operative activities, positioning extremities with splints designed to prevent or correct deformities, and special facilitation techniques to increase muscle strength and develop control and coordination. Serves as a technical consultant to the therapy staff regarding difficult or unusual occupational therapy problems; reviews and discusses problem cases; demonstrates occupational therapy evaluations and treatment methods and evaluates treatment goals. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Five (5) years of experience in the practice of occupational therapy, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I or higher. ** LICENSE: A current license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional years of experience providing professional occupational therapy services in a supervisory*** or teaching capacity**** at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I** or higher. A post-professional degree* in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university -OR- a Master’s degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Health Administration, Health Management, or Public Health. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. ** Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Supervisor I within the Los Angeles County is defined as : Provides first-level supervision to occupational therapists, therapy assistants and other support staff who are treating acute or rehabilitative patents with a physical or mental disease or an injury; incumbents may also provide administrative supervision to staff in the physical and occupational therapy services in a California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Unit. ***Supervisory capacity is defined as: Provides direct administrative and technical supervision by planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline. **** Teaching capacity i s defined as: Provides effective instruction and assessment during clinical practice trainings in classroom, lab, or medical facilities by guiding and monitoring care provided by a group of students, conducting lectures and practical assignments, and evaluating student performance. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record . FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5865A FILING DATES: August 3, 2023 at 8:00 a.m., PT - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Manages occupational therapy services in several treatment units or programs in an acute rehabilitation or psychiatric hospital or clinic; manages multiple aspects of the occupational therapy program in an acute, rehabilitation, or psychiatric hospital or clinic; or manages physical and occupational therapy services in several therapy units within California Children's Services. Essential Job Functions Analyzes and evaluates occupational therapy programs in the units managed to assess the quality of patient care and the need to improve ongoing programs, or to incorporate new or revised therapy programs and techniques. Participates with other supervisors and instructors in planning educational programs to meet the educational needs of subordinate staff. Supervises implementation of educational programs for subordinate staff and makes follow-up reviews to determine the results of training, the need for additional training and the extent to which training is utilized in therapy programs. Evaluates the performance of first-line therapy supervisors and reviews all performance evaluations of subordinates. Maintains liaison between the occupational therapy staff, allied health disciplines, special teaching staff and outside agencies to promote cooperation and obtain assistance in providing, evaluating, identifying and updating occupational therapy services. Consults with medical chiefs and members of allied health disciplines to identify problem areas and to define and develop treatment guidelines, methods and procedures for specific disabilities. Provides consultation to subordinate supervisors about resolving problems of employee grievances and discipline. Analyzes occupational therapy treatment programs and methods to identify research needs and plans the design and objectives of research projects for submission to a research committee. Assigns subordinate staff to participate in approved research projects and provides support by establishing guidelines for clinical research and serving as a technical resource person to the research staff. Interviews and selects prospective employee applicants and makes recommendations for employee promotion based upon capabilities and interest. Participates in the formulation of occupational therapy policies and procedures and interprets and directs their implementation by subordinate supervisors and staff. Directs subordinate supervisors and therapy staff in the development and implementation of new therapy programs and in the revision of existing programs. Determines educational needs of subordinate staff based upon observation and analysis of the quality of therapy services or the discovery of new therapy techniques and procedures. Determines budgetary requirements for personnel, facilities and equipment necessary to operate and maintain therapy services in assigned areas of responsibility and compiles the annual budget request with justifications for submittal to the rehabilitation therapy services chief. Performs and supervises complex treatment modalities, interventions, and techniques requiring special precautionary measures such as post-operative activities, positioning extremities with splints designed to prevent or correct deformities, and special facilitation techniques to increase muscle strength and develop control and coordination. Serves as a technical consultant to the therapy staff regarding difficult or unusual occupational therapy problems; reviews and discusses problem cases; demonstrates occupational therapy evaluations and treatment methods and evaluates treatment goals. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum* accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) -AND- Five (5) years of experience in the practice of occupational therapy, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I or higher. ** LICENSE: A current license as an Occupational Therapist issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements OR applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional years of experience providing professional occupational therapy services in a supervisory*** or teaching capacity**** at the level of or comparable to Occupational Therapy Supervisor I** or higher. A post-professional degree* in occupational therapy from an accredited college or university -OR- a Master’s degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Education, Health Administration, Health Management, or Public Health. Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any type of college degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or via email to ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. ** Experience at the level of Occupational Therapy Supervisor I within the Los Angeles County is defined as : Provides first-level supervision to occupational therapists, therapy assistants and other support staff who are treating acute or rehabilitative patents with a physical or mental disease or an injury; incumbents may also provide administrative supervision to staff in the physical and occupational therapy services in a California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Unit. ***Supervisory capacity is defined as: Provides direct administrative and technical supervision by planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves of absence, counseling, and recommending discipline. **** Teaching capacity i s defined as: Provides effective instruction and assessment during clinical practice trainings in classroom, lab, or medical facilities by guiding and monitoring care provided by a group of students, conducting lectures and practical assignments, and evaluating student performance. NO WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING. EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUBSEQUENT TO GRADUATION. OUT OF CLASS - County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record . FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO ADD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4113 or (323) 705-4074 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4113 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO ADD SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4113 or (323) 705-4074 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 705-4113 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FILING START DATE: March 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5882I TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, provides basic or standardized physical, occupational, or recreational therapy exercises and treatment procedures assigned by a physical or occupational therapist to assist acute, rehabilitative, or psychiatric patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Assists in performing treatments and procedures assigned by the therapist such as basic, routine, and repetitive exercises designed to maintain and restore strength, prevent contractures, or maintain mobility of joints. Reviews the treatment plan and uses at least two patient identifiers prior to performing any treatments. Accurately identifies the individual as the person for whom the service is intended and match the service to that individual. Assists in the instruction of patients in transfer training, gait training, ambulation practices, functional activities, or in utilization of special assistive or adaptive devices. Assist in demonstration and instructing patient and care-givers on methods of performing such tasks as range of motion and transfer techniques, including special methods of positioning and moving patients with unusual problems. Reassures patients and encourages participation in procedures and performance. Observes and monitors patients' conditions and progress during treatment, and provides continuous feedback to the therapist as to the progress and reactions of patients to treatment and procedures or of malfunctioning equipment. Participates in the instruction and Orientation of Therapy trainees and non-professional students regarding the daily functions in the Rehabilitation Department and treatment procedures. Assists in preparing adaptive equipment for patients by using power and manual tools to construct devices. Utilizes and demonstrates to patients the use and operation of exercise equipment and modalities used for stretching and strengthening muscles, or for improving body coordination or muscle restraining; adjust and maintains patient equipment. Maintains inventory, assist in ordering and organizes storage. Makes entries in records and computers correctly spelled, neat, orderly, properly identified and labeled, as needed. Performs documentation accurately and thoroughly according to department guidelines, using approved abbreviations and terminology. Assists with registration desk coverage, greeting and registering patients while updating the Orchid system so that the patient demographic information is current and correct. Answers telephone by the third ring, directing all incoming calls to appropriate staff in a professional, efficient manner endeavoring to maintain excellent public relations. Schedules patient appointments and updates clinicians' schedules via computer accurately and efficiently within clinic guidelines. Reschedules appointments with efficiency and in a timely manner. Participates in cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas and equipment in accordance with Infection Control Policies. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws, regulations, and department policies and procedures at all times. Participates in Departmental meetings and DHS mandatory trainings. Participates in department/Unit Based/Quality Improvements/Risk Management programs inclusive of monitoring of indicators, problem identification and resolution. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I : One (1) year of experience in a medical care setting involving direct patient care. Option II : Completion of an aide technician training course* and six (6) months of experience. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work or for completion of a training or certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows identifiable course titles or certificates of completion of training; with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of certification will be rejected. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units in human anatomy or exercise physiology courses*. Current certification* in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) for Healthcare Providers. Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the desirable qualification in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Department Contact: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FILING START DATE: March 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m., PST - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5882I TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under direct supervision, provides basic or standardized physical, occupational, or recreational therapy exercises and treatment procedures assigned by a physical or occupational therapist to assist acute, rehabilitative, or psychiatric patients with mental or physical disabilities to attain, regain, or maintain physical or mental functioning or to adjust to their disabilities. Essential Job Functions Assists in performing treatments and procedures assigned by the therapist such as basic, routine, and repetitive exercises designed to maintain and restore strength, prevent contractures, or maintain mobility of joints. Reviews the treatment plan and uses at least two patient identifiers prior to performing any treatments. Accurately identifies the individual as the person for whom the service is intended and match the service to that individual. Assists in the instruction of patients in transfer training, gait training, ambulation practices, functional activities, or in utilization of special assistive or adaptive devices. Assist in demonstration and instructing patient and care-givers on methods of performing such tasks as range of motion and transfer techniques, including special methods of positioning and moving patients with unusual problems. Reassures patients and encourages participation in procedures and performance. Observes and monitors patients' conditions and progress during treatment, and provides continuous feedback to the therapist as to the progress and reactions of patients to treatment and procedures or of malfunctioning equipment. Participates in the instruction and Orientation of Therapy trainees and non-professional students regarding the daily functions in the Rehabilitation Department and treatment procedures. Assists in preparing adaptive equipment for patients by using power and manual tools to construct devices. Utilizes and demonstrates to patients the use and operation of exercise equipment and modalities used for stretching and strengthening muscles, or for improving body coordination or muscle restraining; adjust and maintains patient equipment. Maintains inventory, assist in ordering and organizes storage. Makes entries in records and computers correctly spelled, neat, orderly, properly identified and labeled, as needed. Performs documentation accurately and thoroughly according to department guidelines, using approved abbreviations and terminology. Assists with registration desk coverage, greeting and registering patients while updating the Orchid system so that the patient demographic information is current and correct. Answers telephone by the third ring, directing all incoming calls to appropriate staff in a professional, efficient manner endeavoring to maintain excellent public relations. Schedules patient appointments and updates clinicians' schedules via computer accurately and efficiently within clinic guidelines. Reschedules appointments with efficiency and in a timely manner. Participates in cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas and equipment in accordance with Infection Control Policies. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA laws, regulations, and department policies and procedures at all times. Participates in Departmental meetings and DHS mandatory trainings. Participates in department/Unit Based/Quality Improvements/Risk Management programs inclusive of monitoring of indicators, problem identification and resolution. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I : One (1) year of experience in a medical care setting involving direct patient care. Option II : Completion of an aide technician training course* and six (6) months of experience. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate : Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any college course work or for completion of a training or certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows identifiable course titles or certificates of completion of training; with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of certification will be rejected. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of three (3) semester units or four (4) quarter units in human anatomy or exercise physiology courses*. Current certification* in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) for Healthcare Providers. Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the desirable qualification in excess of the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must fax them to 323-869-0942 or email the documents to Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Department Contact: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Stanislaus County, CA
Modesto, California, United States
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Health Services Agency is looking to fill two Mental Health Clinician II positions. Mental Health Clinician II's make $40.67 - $49.43 hourly. Applications will be screened on desirables. Desirables for this position require the person to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of California and have current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. To learn more about the Health Services Agency, click here . Click here for details. ABOUT THE POSITION The position, referred as a Behavioral Health Clinician, provides services to patients within the primary care setting in conjunction with PCP's, physician residents and consulting psychiatrist to manage patients in the Health Services Primary Care Clinics. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) functions as an integral member of the team involved in delivering a variety of highly skilled services to patients referred by a primary care provider. These LCSW's engage in population based education, prevention and early intervention with patients, participate in their chronic health disease management, including psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their illness, treatment, and or life situation. These positions will help facilitate group visits and liaison with community based organizations. A strong background in childhood development is desirable. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Meet with individuals and groups to assist them in identifying strengths and barriers and developing realistic plans to address them; Advise clients on available community resources; Act in a liaison and advocate capacity between the client, persons or agencies involved; Make referrals and other arrangements as assigned; Secure the cooperation of relatives in treatment programs; Participate in training programs conducted for the benefit of the community; Act as a consultant for other community agencies; Prepare and present cases for review by other staff; Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports on assigned cases; Participate in matters relating to diagnosis, treatment, discharge and follow-up planning; Work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines in treatment planning; and Perform the administrative or supervisory responsibility for staff in a program or unit including scheduling, training, case allocation, clinical direction and performance evaluation. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients and groups; Prepare clear, concise case work records and make recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload; and work with a bureaucratic system; Retain personal objectivity while dealing with the problems of others; Perform the therapist's role in a manner consistent with professional standards and ethics; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; Decide appropriate treatment focus and methods without clinical supervision; Work with a team to integrate various clinical approaches into a treatment program; and Anticipate a potential crisis, manage and be able to apply appropriate clinical intervention when necessary. KNOWLEDGE Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities; Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. We recognize your time is valuable, please apply only if you meet the following qualifications AND Desirables. EDUCATION PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of the State recognized license. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of a LCSW or MFT License which meets qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program. PATTERN III Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement; AND Two (2) years of experience in a Mental Health setting under clinical supervision as required to qualify for the State recognized license. LICENSE Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California; OR A license as a Psychologist in the State of California may be substituted for the above licensure requirement. DESIRABLES In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with the State of California: AND. Have a current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Proof of education may be required for verification purposes after the eligible list has been established as part of the selection interview process. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be attached at the time of online application submission if available. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitment consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. • Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. • Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. • Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. • Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Oral Examinations: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are screened. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential function. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org . Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Health Services Agency is looking to fill two Mental Health Clinician II positions. Mental Health Clinician II's make $40.67 - $49.43 hourly. Applications will be screened on desirables. Desirables for this position require the person to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of California and have current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. To learn more about the Health Services Agency, click here . Click here for details. ABOUT THE POSITION The position, referred as a Behavioral Health Clinician, provides services to patients within the primary care setting in conjunction with PCP's, physician residents and consulting psychiatrist to manage patients in the Health Services Primary Care Clinics. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) functions as an integral member of the team involved in delivering a variety of highly skilled services to patients referred by a primary care provider. These LCSW's engage in population based education, prevention and early intervention with patients, participate in their chronic health disease management, including psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, and environmental strengths and problems related to their illness, treatment, and or life situation. These positions will help facilitate group visits and liaison with community based organizations. A strong background in childhood development is desirable. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Community & Health Services bargaining unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Meet with individuals and groups to assist them in identifying strengths and barriers and developing realistic plans to address them; Advise clients on available community resources; Act in a liaison and advocate capacity between the client, persons or agencies involved; Make referrals and other arrangements as assigned; Secure the cooperation of relatives in treatment programs; Participate in training programs conducted for the benefit of the community; Act as a consultant for other community agencies; Prepare and present cases for review by other staff; Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports on assigned cases; Participate in matters relating to diagnosis, treatment, discharge and follow-up planning; Work collaboratively with a wide range of disciplines in treatment planning; and Perform the administrative or supervisory responsibility for staff in a program or unit including scheduling, training, case allocation, clinical direction and performance evaluation. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy of a complex nature with clients and groups; Prepare clear, concise case work records and make recommendations on the basis of such information; organize and manage a caseload; and work with a bureaucratic system; Retain personal objectivity while dealing with the problems of others; Perform the therapist's role in a manner consistent with professional standards and ethics; Determine functional impairments of clients and prioritize their needs; Decide appropriate treatment focus and methods without clinical supervision; Work with a team to integrate various clinical approaches into a treatment program; and Anticipate a potential crisis, manage and be able to apply appropriate clinical intervention when necessary. KNOWLEDGE Principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities; Biological, behavioral and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disability, and substance abuse; Culturally proficient practices with diverse case load; Scope and activities of the public and private health and welfare agencies and other available resources; and Principles and techniques of mental health education, prevention, and crisis intervention within the community. We recognize your time is valuable, please apply only if you meet the following qualifications AND Desirables. EDUCATION PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited two (2) year Graduate School of Social Work with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of the State recognized license. PATTERN II Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and acquisition of a LCSW or MFT License which meets qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program. PATTERN III Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology may be substituted for the above educational requirement; AND Two (2) years of experience in a Mental Health setting under clinical supervision as required to qualify for the State recognized license. LICENSE Licensed as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California; OR A license as a Psychologist in the State of California may be substituted for the above licensure requirement. DESIRABLES In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker with the State of California: AND. Have a current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Proof of education may be required for verification purposes after the eligible list has been established as part of the selection interview process. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be attached at the time of online application submission if available. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitment consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. • Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. • Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. • Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. • Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Oral Examinations: Interviews will be scheduled as applications are screened. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential function. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org . Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5589C OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 10/13/2009 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of respiratory care to patients with severe pulmonary complications in critical care areas. Essential Job Functions Assesses patients' overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient or guardian/significant other interview; documents patients' vital signs. Performs the full range of ventilatory care services as prescribed by a physician, including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, positive-pressure breathing machines, and continuous mechanical ventilators in critical care units. Administers complex therapies, such as Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO therapy), high frequency ventilation, and heliox therapy, and performs Non-Bronchoscopic mini-BAL procedures to provide a non-bronchoscopic method of attaining a sample of bonchoalveolar fluid in the mechanically ventilated patient for the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Performs arterial punctures, intubations and other procedures as ordered by a physician and designated according to the facility's policies and procedures. Assists the physician with the insertion of tracheostomy tubes, and may perform reinsertion of tubes, as needed. Administers chest physiotherapy to patients using postural drainage and/or chest wall percussion and vibration techniques by hand or by mechanical devices. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in life threatening situations, which includes establishment of an airway using an endotracheal tube, performance of chest compressions, and the application of ventilatory support. Monitors patients undergoing respiratory care, reporting changes in condition such as significant variations in heart beat or breathing to medical or nursing personnel, making recommendations when a change in care is indicated and recording relevant information in the patient's chart, including effectiveness of procedures, techniques, and equipment. Interprets results of blood gas analysis and notifies physician when blood gas deficiencies indicate a need for a change in treatment. Instructs patients and their guardian/significant other in various breathing techniques. Provides on-the-job instruction on care techniques to lower level Respiratory Care Practitioners and acts as a preceptor for respiratory care students, as directed. Provides complete unit-based shift reports to staff at shift change. Performs equipment troubleshooting. Requirements Selection Requirements: Option I: An Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college -or- a certificate of completion of an approved two-year training program in respiratory therapy* -AND- one year of experience at the level of a Respiratory Care Practitioner** administering basic respiratory therapy care. Option II: Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner I*** in the service of the County of Los Angeles, one of which must have included assignments in critical care areas such as adult, pediatric, and/or neonatal ICU. Other Requirements: A certificate of completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)**** training -AND- Depending on area of assignment, positions may require one of the following specialty certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate**** Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate**** License: A current California State Respiratory Care Practitioner's License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.**** A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Desirable Qualifications: A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university. Additional Information Special Requirement Information In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing online. If credit is given to coursework, transcripts must indicate completion of the required coursework. *Applicants who expect to qualify under Option I must attach a legible photocopy of the "Associate's degree in respiratory therapy -or- a certificate of completion of a two-year training program in respiratory therapy" to the application within 15 calendar days of filing online. **Respiratory Care Practitioner provides basic respiratory care, including continuous ventilation, to patients with respiratory disorders or deficiencies. ***Applicants who expect to qualify under Option II through experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner I, must have held that County payroll title for the required time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. ****A legible photocopy of your current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner's License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California must be attached to your application within 15 calendar days of filing. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift Any Examination Content This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add jsaldana @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone 323-914-7111 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5589C OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 10/13/2009 THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides a full range of respiratory care to patients with severe pulmonary complications in critical care areas. Essential Job Functions Assesses patients' overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation, and patient or guardian/significant other interview; documents patients' vital signs. Performs the full range of ventilatory care services as prescribed by a physician, including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, positive-pressure breathing machines, and continuous mechanical ventilators in critical care units. Administers complex therapies, such as Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO therapy), high frequency ventilation, and heliox therapy, and performs Non-Bronchoscopic mini-BAL procedures to provide a non-bronchoscopic method of attaining a sample of bonchoalveolar fluid in the mechanically ventilated patient for the diagnosis of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Performs arterial punctures, intubations and other procedures as ordered by a physician and designated according to the facility's policies and procedures. Assists the physician with the insertion of tracheostomy tubes, and may perform reinsertion of tubes, as needed. Administers chest physiotherapy to patients using postural drainage and/or chest wall percussion and vibration techniques by hand or by mechanical devices. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation in life threatening situations, which includes establishment of an airway using an endotracheal tube, performance of chest compressions, and the application of ventilatory support. Monitors patients undergoing respiratory care, reporting changes in condition such as significant variations in heart beat or breathing to medical or nursing personnel, making recommendations when a change in care is indicated and recording relevant information in the patient's chart, including effectiveness of procedures, techniques, and equipment. Interprets results of blood gas analysis and notifies physician when blood gas deficiencies indicate a need for a change in treatment. Instructs patients and their guardian/significant other in various breathing techniques. Provides on-the-job instruction on care techniques to lower level Respiratory Care Practitioners and acts as a preceptor for respiratory care students, as directed. Provides complete unit-based shift reports to staff at shift change. Performs equipment troubleshooting. Requirements Selection Requirements: Option I: An Associate's degree in respiratory therapy from an accredited college -or- a certificate of completion of an approved two-year training program in respiratory therapy* -AND- one year of experience at the level of a Respiratory Care Practitioner** administering basic respiratory therapy care. Option II: Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner I*** in the service of the County of Los Angeles, one of which must have included assignments in critical care areas such as adult, pediatric, and/or neonatal ICU. Other Requirements: A certificate of completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)**** training -AND- Depending on area of assignment, positions may require one of the following specialty certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certificate**** Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate**** License: A current California State Respiratory Care Practitioner's License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California.**** A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Desirable Qualifications: A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited college or university. Additional Information Special Requirement Information In order to receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization; or official certificates with your application within 15 calendar days of filing online. If credit is given to coursework, transcripts must indicate completion of the required coursework. *Applicants who expect to qualify under Option I must attach a legible photocopy of the "Associate's degree in respiratory therapy -or- a certificate of completion of a two-year training program in respiratory therapy" to the application within 15 calendar days of filing online. **Respiratory Care Practitioner provides basic respiratory care, including continuous ventilation, to patients with respiratory disorders or deficiencies. ***Applicants who expect to qualify under Option II through experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner I, must have held that County payroll title for the required time. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. ****A legible photocopy of your current State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner's License issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California must be attached to your application within 15 calendar days of filing. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift Any Examination Content This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based upon application information and Desirable Qualifications weighted at 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add jsaldana @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Eligibility Information Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Jaquelyne Saldana, Exam Analyst jsaldana@dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact due to telework) (213) 288-7000 ADA Coordinator Phone 323-914-7111 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous