Santa Barbara County
Safety/Privacy Officer
Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
SALARY:
$78,455.52 - $94,207.36 Annually
The County of Santa Barbara
Behavioral Wellness Department
is accepting applications to fill
one(1) full-time
Safety/Privacy Officer
vacancy. This position is based in
Santa Barbara ; however, the selected candidate will need to travel between different operational sites within Santa Barbara County that includes
Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc . Therefore, you must be willing to work in all of these locations.THE POSITION :
This position works within the Compliance branch of the Behavioral Wellness Department. The Safety/Privacy Officer reports to the Assistant Director of Compliance and Quality Care Management. Under general supervision, the Safety/Privacy officer for Behavioral Wellness will conduct and manage the implementation of various technical safety functions, oversight of departmental safety, specifically to mental health information, and uphold policies and procedures to safeguard patient confidentiality and privacy rights. The position will make inspections, investigate possible privacy breaches, conduct training, and perform duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This class serves as the designated technical safety or privacy specialist in a department(s).The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The County of Santa Barbara's
Department of Behavioral Wellness
is responsible for ensuring the provision of mental health services mandated by the State of California for children with serious emotional disturbance, adults with serious mental illness, and all Medi-Cal beneficiaries with specialty mental health needs. Behavioral Wellness also provides substance use disorder treatment services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.Ideal Candidate
will:Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities.Experience in clinical and/or managed care planning and oversight.Experience managing and monitoring regulations.Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.Detail oriented while handling multiple projects with competing priorities.Organized and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.Processes, interprets and communicates complex contractual information to internal and external clients.Open to change and new information, and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.Have experience in privacy compliance within a behavioral health care setting.Knowledgeable of privacy laws and regulations, HIPAA, and its implications to mental health services.Informed of County policies and procedures.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County departments and personnel, healthcare professionals, and outside agencies.Compliance and privacy experience in public sector health care, integrated behavioral health, and/or human services organizations.Bilingual skills in English/Spanish is highly desirable, but not required.Applicants must meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) list below to be considered for this position. Detailed information should be included in the application.1) Two years of experience in health records management, compliance or risk management; or,2) a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.Knowledge of:
health information privacy laws, management of medical records, and compliance standards within the health care industry.Ability to:
analyze situations accurately and adopt timely and effective recommendations; interpret privacy laws and regulations; plan and present privacy training; communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, legal counsel, human resources and compliance agencies; stay abreast of changes in the law and quickly modify processes and training to meet the requirements under the law.Additional Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment. This position requires travel within the County on a weekly basis.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS :Review applications and supplemental questionnaire
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and autoscored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:Live Scan and Background Check:
Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.Background Investigation:
Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE :
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by 4:59 PM PST.
Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
www.sbcountyjobs.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr
$78,455.52 - $94,207.36 Annually
The County of Santa Barbara
Behavioral Wellness Department
is accepting applications to fill
one(1) full-time
Safety/Privacy Officer
vacancy. This position is based in
Santa Barbara ; however, the selected candidate will need to travel between different operational sites within Santa Barbara County that includes
Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc . Therefore, you must be willing to work in all of these locations.THE POSITION :
This position works within the Compliance branch of the Behavioral Wellness Department. The Safety/Privacy Officer reports to the Assistant Director of Compliance and Quality Care Management. Under general supervision, the Safety/Privacy officer for Behavioral Wellness will conduct and manage the implementation of various technical safety functions, oversight of departmental safety, specifically to mental health information, and uphold policies and procedures to safeguard patient confidentiality and privacy rights. The position will make inspections, investigate possible privacy breaches, conduct training, and perform duties as required.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This class serves as the designated technical safety or privacy specialist in a department(s).The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The County of Santa Barbara's
Department of Behavioral Wellness
is responsible for ensuring the provision of mental health services mandated by the State of California for children with serious emotional disturbance, adults with serious mental illness, and all Medi-Cal beneficiaries with specialty mental health needs. Behavioral Wellness also provides substance use disorder treatment services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.Ideal Candidate
will:Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and personalities.Experience in clinical and/or managed care planning and oversight.Experience managing and monitoring regulations.Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of internal and external customers.Detail oriented while handling multiple projects with competing priorities.Organized and prioritize work, and meet deadlines.Processes, interprets and communicates complex contractual information to internal and external clients.Open to change and new information, and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.Have experience in privacy compliance within a behavioral health care setting.Knowledgeable of privacy laws and regulations, HIPAA, and its implications to mental health services.Informed of County policies and procedures.Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County departments and personnel, healthcare professionals, and outside agencies.Compliance and privacy experience in public sector health care, integrated behavioral health, and/or human services organizations.Bilingual skills in English/Spanish is highly desirable, but not required.Applicants must meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) list below to be considered for this position. Detailed information should be included in the application.1) Two years of experience in health records management, compliance or risk management; or,2) a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.Knowledge of:
health information privacy laws, management of medical records, and compliance standards within the health care industry.Ability to:
analyze situations accurately and adopt timely and effective recommendations; interpret privacy laws and regulations; plan and present privacy training; communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, legal counsel, human resources and compliance agencies; stay abreast of changes in the law and quickly modify processes and training to meet the requirements under the law.Additional Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment. This position requires travel within the County on a weekly basis.APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS :Review applications and supplemental questionnaire
to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:
Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and autoscored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.
CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:Live Scan and Background Check:
Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.Background Investigation:
Finalists for positions in this class will be required to pass a pre-offer, job-related background investigation.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE :
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by 4:59 PM PST.
Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
www.sbcountyjobs.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr