County of Orange
Health Services Manager
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
Health Services Manager(Forensics)
THE OPPORTUNITYThere is one (1) immediate vacancy in the Forensics Division.
The Health Services Manager in Forensics is responsible for overseeing programs, which are legislatively required, and may be called upon for courtroom testimony and collaborating with various County, State, and justice stakeholders. The position also oversees and maintains multiple Department of State Hospitals (DSH) contracts and budgets, collaborates with justice partners, provides feedback, and supervises various types of court reports, and will help to develop and build new programs. The Health Services Manager will also provide oversight to the Conditional Release Program (CONREP) and Early Access to Stabilization Services (EASS) which are under the jurisdiction of the County's Health Care Agency (HCA) and the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). CONREP is a statewide system of structured treatment protocol and community-based supervision for forensic patients. CONREP is for patients found not guilty by reason of insanity, incompetent to stand trial, mentally disordered sex offenders, or the civil committed with a mental disorder. The EASS program provides Early Access and Stabilization Services, as specifically set forth in subsection B, below, to individuals charged with felony offenses and found by the courts to be Incompetent to Stand Trial pursuant to Penal Code section 1370 and are housed in Orange County Jail. This management position is also responsible for overseeing placement evaluations for both misdemeanor and felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) for individuals who are waiting for a forensic inpatient psychiatric bed in a DSH facility or placement in a jail-based competency treatment program.
Additional duties include:Plans, coordinates, and evaluates health services programs and/or projects in areas including, but not limited to public health, mental health and recovery, correctional health, and medical health.Directs, coordinates, and participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs.Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews medical, clinical, grant, and related reports, agreements, applications, presentations, and other documents.Negotiates, develops, and manages contracts; and monitors and evaluates for compliance with contractual obligations.Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies, advocacy groups, and client organizations.Prepares, administers, and monitors the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.Prepares and presents a variety of reports and correspondence to higher-level management, staff, and the community.Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
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to view the minimum qualifications for the Health Services Manager classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the working & environmental conditions.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Valid registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Psychologist may be desirable for some positions.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:Professional and Technical ExpertiseInterpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning health care regulationsUnderstanding and adapting to behavioral health including current issues, challenges, and trendsSoftware proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookCritical Thinking | Decision Making | Innovative Problem Solving | Delivering ResultsUsing appropriate judgment, data, and risk management skills in making business decisions and formulating policy recommendations for achieving positive business outcomesAnalyzing problems and proposing solutions while dealing with changing prioritiesManaging programs within regulatory and budgetary guidelines, in collaboration with program support/budgetIdentifying department needs; and the development, design and implementation of program objectives, policies and procedures, compliance and auditsPartnering with Human Resource Services in handling personnel issuesLeadership | Handling & Resolving Conflict | Coaching & Developing OthersEnsuring that individual performance action plans are aligned to MHRS business strategiesDeveloping, mentoring, motivating, supervising, and evaluating performance of staffClarifying performance expectations (e.g., roles, responsibilities, standards, and goals) collaboratively with staffAcknowledging and recognizing staff contributions, accomplishments, and superior performanceEnsuring that staff have the resources they need, and that the workforce as a whole has the capacity and diversity to meet current and long-term objectivesBuilding & Maintaining Relationships | InformingCommunicating effectively on sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and diplomacy, leading to successful outcomesBuilding effective working relationships inside and outside the organization and dealing effectively with various levels of the organizationProducing clear, informative, and concise written documents, emails, project status reports and briefsPresenting information and materials to various types of audiences
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THE OPPORTUNITYThere is one (1) immediate vacancy in the Forensics Division.
The Health Services Manager in Forensics is responsible for overseeing programs, which are legislatively required, and may be called upon for courtroom testimony and collaborating with various County, State, and justice stakeholders. The position also oversees and maintains multiple Department of State Hospitals (DSH) contracts and budgets, collaborates with justice partners, provides feedback, and supervises various types of court reports, and will help to develop and build new programs. The Health Services Manager will also provide oversight to the Conditional Release Program (CONREP) and Early Access to Stabilization Services (EASS) which are under the jurisdiction of the County's Health Care Agency (HCA) and the Department of State Hospitals (DSH). CONREP is a statewide system of structured treatment protocol and community-based supervision for forensic patients. CONREP is for patients found not guilty by reason of insanity, incompetent to stand trial, mentally disordered sex offenders, or the civil committed with a mental disorder. The EASS program provides Early Access and Stabilization Services, as specifically set forth in subsection B, below, to individuals charged with felony offenses and found by the courts to be Incompetent to Stand Trial pursuant to Penal Code section 1370 and are housed in Orange County Jail. This management position is also responsible for overseeing placement evaluations for both misdemeanor and felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) for individuals who are waiting for a forensic inpatient psychiatric bed in a DSH facility or placement in a jail-based competency treatment program.
Additional duties include:Plans, coordinates, and evaluates health services programs and/or projects in areas including, but not limited to public health, mental health and recovery, correctional health, and medical health.Directs, coordinates, and participates in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities that balance both mandated services and community needs.Researches, analyzes, develops, and reviews medical, clinical, grant, and related reports, agreements, applications, presentations, and other documents.Negotiates, develops, and manages contracts; and monitors and evaluates for compliance with contractual obligations.Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations, including other County departments and agencies, advocacy groups, and client organizations.Prepares, administers, and monitors the program budget to ensure the accomplishment of program and service objectives within budget restrictions.Prepares and presents a variety of reports and correspondence to higher-level management, staff, and the community.Supervises professional, paraprofessional, and support level staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
here
to view the minimum qualifications for the Health Services Manager classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the working & environmental conditions.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Valid registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or Licensed Psychologist may be desirable for some positions.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:Professional and Technical ExpertiseInterpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures concerning health care regulationsUnderstanding and adapting to behavioral health including current issues, challenges, and trendsSoftware proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookCritical Thinking | Decision Making | Innovative Problem Solving | Delivering ResultsUsing appropriate judgment, data, and risk management skills in making business decisions and formulating policy recommendations for achieving positive business outcomesAnalyzing problems and proposing solutions while dealing with changing prioritiesManaging programs within regulatory and budgetary guidelines, in collaboration with program support/budgetIdentifying department needs; and the development, design and implementation of program objectives, policies and procedures, compliance and auditsPartnering with Human Resource Services in handling personnel issuesLeadership | Handling & Resolving Conflict | Coaching & Developing OthersEnsuring that individual performance action plans are aligned to MHRS business strategiesDeveloping, mentoring, motivating, supervising, and evaluating performance of staffClarifying performance expectations (e.g., roles, responsibilities, standards, and goals) collaboratively with staffAcknowledging and recognizing staff contributions, accomplishments, and superior performanceEnsuring that staff have the resources they need, and that the workforce as a whole has the capacity and diversity to meet current and long-term objectivesBuilding & Maintaining Relationships | InformingCommunicating effectively on sensitive issues, demonstrating excellent judgment and diplomacy, leading to successful outcomesBuilding effective working relationships inside and outside the organization and dealing effectively with various levels of the organizationProducing clear, informative, and concise written documents, emails, project status reports and briefsPresenting information and materials to various types of audiences
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