Mental Health Coordinator

Salary : $100,401.60 - $122,012.80 Annually

Location : BHRS - 1231 8th St.; Ste 300, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 4481-24

Department: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

Opening Date: 08/21/2024

Closing Date: 8/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

About the Opportunity ****BILINGUAL APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY**** ABOUT THE POSITION
The Mental Health Coordinator (MHC) is a supervisory position and will report directly to a Manager III and will serve as a program coordinator for Utilization Management. The UM Mental Health Coordinator is responsible for supervising 4-6 staff who are responsible for Mental Health and DMC-ODS DHCS regulation and standards involving UM, department chart audits, continuous communication with staff, monitoring of UM delegated activities, monitoring concurrent review contractor and tracking utilization trends. This position will also involve monitoring outcomes for Managed Care services. This position will also work closely with Quality Services, Compliance and Medical Records.

"**All Mental Health Coordinators must be licensed within one year from the effective date of being hired as a Mental Health Coordinator**"

Stanislaus County adheres to all Public Health Orders and is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. To view the current Public Health orders, please visit the California Department of Public Health website here for more information.

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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.

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Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid Management / Supervisory 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 Leading and directing of Mental Health and DMC-ODS utilization reviews; Keep current on changes in Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, rules and guidance; Analyze and report significant utilization trends, patterns, and impact to appropriate system of care representatives and quality improvement committees; Plan, organize, and manage the activities of program staff; Ability to quickly respond to concerns from providers; Good problem-solving and interpersonal skills; Expertise with conflict resolution; Leadership skills; Supervisory skills; Knowledge of department processes; Participate as a positive contributing member within a collaborative team, utilizing conflict resolution techniques; A strong commitment to and demonstrated skills in provision of culturally competent services to diverse populations, consistently utilizing multicultural skills, knowledge and experience; Knowledge of and commitment to include, Mental Health Services Act elements; Strategically build and maintain relationships with other systems of care and partnering agencies across the country and participate in a wide range of community collaborative and capacity building efforts and provide efforts and provide education to reduce stigma; and Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE Principles, methods and resources in the field of public health, mental health, education, correction and rehabilitation; Techniques of staff supervision, evaluating, training, and casework consultation to staff; Principles of community organization; Resources available in the community for referral or utilization in social service programs; Peer/consumer value in the work place; Mental Health Services Act essential elements and Four Transformational Elements; Client driven strength-based culturally competent treatment; and Multi-cultural skills, knowledge, and experience SKILLS/ABILITIES Apply the recovery principles of behavioral health practice; Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinate staff; Strong personal and professional ethics; Apply effective interpersonal skills; Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with community groups and resource agencies; Present oral and written reports concisely and clearly; Analyze a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Assess safety and risk factors; Demonstrate a commitment to the safety, permanency and well-being of children, vulnerable adults, and families; Train and mentor staff in strength-based practice; Evaluate staff and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate; Maintain professional and ethical boundaries; Perform in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the social work profession; Work as a positive team member and to define roles; and Use effective and assertive communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited graduate program with receipt of a Master's Degree and within one (1) year of the date of hire in the State of California obtain a License as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); AND Meet qualifications to participate in a Short-Doyle program; AND Two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to the Stanislaus County Mental Health Clinician I or II classification. 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. Lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health services or as a family member of a consumer of behavioral health services Proof of education (degree or transcripts) will be required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call (209) 525-7339 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing date will result in disqualification.

We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

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 consist 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: August 29, 2024Oral Examination: Week of September 9, 2024

Note: The eligibility list established from this recruitment will be used to fill future Full-Time, Part- Time and Extra Help Mental Health Coordinator positions throughout Stanislaus County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department.

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 functions.

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Are you currently licensed with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences? NOTE: if no, licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences must be obtained within one year from the effective date of being hired as a Mental Health Coordinator. Yes No

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What are you currently registered or licensed as? Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Marriage & Family Therapist Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate Clinical Social Worker Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Associate Professional Clinical Counselor Not Registered

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If you are registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and are not yet licensed, how close are you to testing for licensure? 0 to 6 months 6 months to one year one to two years more than two years N/A Not Registered

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What is your registration or licensure number? (Please write "N/A" if this does not apply to you)

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