San Luis Obispo County, California

Conditional employment offers are based on successful completion of any preappointment background investigation, drug testing, and medical/psychological evaluation.

ABOUT THE POSITION:  Under the general direction of the Clinical Program Director, plans, organizes and manages the clinical and administrative functions of the inpatient mental health unit; supervises assigned staff; and does other related work as required.

TYPICAL TASKS:  Plans, assigns, manages, supervises and coordinates the work of a multi-disciplinary treatment team providing mental health services, as well as consultation and educational services to clients, public and private agencies and the community; reviews and approves, in conjunction with psychiatric consultation, of multi-disciplinary individualized patient treatment plans; case reviews monitored in monthly peer/quality assurance review process; evaluates individual staff member's quality of care and level of productivity and consults with them as needed; provides clinical and general supervision to clinical and support staff; completes individual employee performance evaluations annually; completes annual evaluations on all temporary inpatient employees; assures compliance with Mental Health Inpatient, San Luis Obispo County General Hospital, California State Department of Mental Health and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals Organization policies and regulations; coordinates program activities with other community agencies; assists in clinical training experience of student nurses from Cuesta College, Allan Hancock College and student Psychiatric Technicians from Atascadero State Hospital; attends various meetings, i.e., Executive Nurses Committee, Psychiatric Review Committee, General Hospital Safety Committee, Women's Shelter Board, Medication Monitoring Committee, Mental Health Program Supervisors Meeting, and General Hospital Mid-Level Management Meetings.

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Applicants must be willing to participate in cultural competency training as specified in California Code of Regulations Title IX, Article 4, Paragraph 1810.410.4. Applicants must meet Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 438.608 regarding Federal payment for services provided by individuals who are listed as debarred, excluded or otherwise ineligible for participation in Federal health care programs.

THE REQUIREMENTS:   Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of leadership and supervision; program development, staff development, evaluation and administration; California laws and regulations pertinent to mental health; principles and practices of community organization and mental health administration.   Ability to:  Develop and manage multi-disciplinary treatment program; supervise treatment staff; evaluate clients' responses to nursing actions in order to revise data base, nursing diagnoses and update treatment plans; assist clients, families and groups to achieve satisfying and productive levels of functioning through health teaching; function as a patient advocate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid California license as a Registered Nurse; AND: a Master's degree in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and three years of post-licensure experience in a mental health setting, one year of which in a supervisory capacity.  (Two years' additional experience in a mental health setting may substitute for the Master's degree.  (Job-related nursing experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting may be substituted for two years of the required education.)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of application.  When a driver’s license is a condition of employment, a valid CALIFORNIA driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

IN ADDITION: This class specification generally describes the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this class. Duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have questions regarding the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AGENCY SHOP: Employees hired into the Public Services, Supervisory and Clerical bargaining units represented by SLOCEA labor contracts are covered by Agency Shop provisions which require that new employees become SLOCEA dues paying members or pay an agency shop service fee in lieu of dues.

NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified 6-8 weeks after the final filing deadline. However, some recruitments may take less or more time depending on the type of exam and number of applicants. Notifications will be posted on-line on the Applicant Status Board for each phase of the recruitment process and will be sent by US mail and/or email.  Therefore, notify the Human Resources Department of any mailing or email address changes for all applications submitted.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination process will include a competitive examination consisting of an evaluation of job-related education and experience through one of the following methods of testing:  A) competitive application rating, based solely on application information presented OR B) oral board rating as determined by an interview panel. In either case, the evaluation will be weighted 100% in determining a candidate’s placement on the eligible list. The hiring department will be provided a list of the top nine ranks of eligible candidates and one additional rank for each vacancy. The hiring department may hire any of the candidates certified to the department.  Veterans and disabled veterans preference points will be assigned when applicable. Please note: any part of this selection process may be waived or changed as deemed appropriate by the Human Resources Department at any point during the recruitment. Eligible lists may be used to fill regular, limited term or temporary positions. New employees are required to complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. Essential functions of a job for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling of each vacant position. Any part of the selection process is subject to change.  A reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the needs of the disabled and the religious needs of an applicant. If you require special arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, you must inform the County Human Resources Department in writing of the type and extent of accommodation no later than the final filing deadline.   

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER