California Department of Health Care Services · 15 hours ago
UNIT CHIEF
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,172/mo - $8,910/moThe California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is committed to providing equitable access to quality health care for all Californians. The Unit Chief will oversee the CARE Court Unit, managing staff and ensuring the implementation and evaluation of behavioral health services, including the development of program policies and coordinating care plans for individuals in need.
Health CareHospitalMedicalPersonal Health
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the CARE Court Unit (CCU) providing oversight to professional staff
The Unit is responsible for the oversight, implementation and evaluation of a broad range of behavioral health services
Through the development of program policy, processes and procedures, monitoring, technical assistance, and training, the CARE Court program provides individuals with a clinically appropriate, community-based and court-ordered Care Plan consisting of culturally and linguistically competent county mental health and substance use disorder treatment services
This will include coordinating and integrating care from medication stabilization to connecting individuals with social services and housing plans
Qualification
Required
Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment
The SOQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position
The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double spaced and using 12-point font
You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner
Candidates who do not complete and submit an SOQ may not be considered for this position
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position
The following items are required to be submitted with your application
Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview
Preferred
Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes in workload, and shift focus when needed
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive, and professional working relationships with departmental leadership, various government entities and stakeholders
Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
Benefits
Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Company
California Department of Health Care Services
The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians every day.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Crystal Taylor
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
Palav Babaria
Chief Quality Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management
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