Treatment Center Program Coordinator

Treatment Center Program Coordinator Print ( Apply ufeff Treatment Center Program Coordinator Salary $121,542.48 - $147,746.88 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 29148-D Department DHHS - Health & Human Services Opening Date 07/07/2015 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/5/26, 4/6/26, 7/6/26, 10/5/26 Under direction, performs a wide range of supervisory and administrative duties, including administration of direct acute care programs, related contracts, and County-operated mental health programs and services at the Mental Health Treatment Center (MHTC). Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Current principles and practices of mental health administration + Principles of organization and supervision + Principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and federal and state funding + Techniques of contract negotiation and monitoring + Principles and techniques of public personnel management with emphasis on health occupations + Principles and techniques of clinical interviewing, diagnosis, and treatment + Most current version of the Diagnosis and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. + The purposes, functions, and activities of various public and private health care entities, including advocacy groups, involved in mental health and substance abuse + State of California laws and regulations governing mental health care workers, nurses, physicians, and other licensed health professionals + The Lanterman-Petris-Short Act, the Short-Doyle Act, and other laws and regulations regarding the delivery of mental health services + Psychiatric treatment modalities + Current trends in prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse + Principles and techniques for on-site reviews and program evaluations + Techniques of planning, evaluating, and organizing a training program + Current social and economic factors and trends influencing community mental health and substance abuse care services + Differing cultural, religious, and social attitudes about mental health and substance abuse Ability to + Manage the operations of a 24-hour mental health treatment facility in the absence of higher-level administrators + Ensure the welfare and safety of staff and patients in a high-risk setting + Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of mental health care programs and activities + Supervise, directly and through subordinates, a multi-disciplinary staff, including licensed mental health care providers, physicians, nurses, support staff, and service providers under contract + Integrate the Division of Mental Health's philosophical principles regarding consumer empowerment, family involvement, and cultural competency into patient care, treatment, and staff training + Analyze and accurately evaluate management and organizational situations, and make recommendations for effective improvements + Analyze and effectively evaluate the operations and services of mental health and substance abuse programs, including those of contract providers + Analyze and interpret laws and regulations governing health services + Monitor complex budget activities + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, subordinates, and the staffs of public and private agencies and groups involved in health programs + Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and before large groups + Make effective recommendations regarding staffing and other personnel matters + Promote the integration of students, interns, and residents from various disciplines into the milieu + Make effective decisions in crisis situations. Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current valid license issued by the State of California to practice as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Registered Nurse. AND Either: Two years of experience coordinating and/or supervising mental health program(s) which included experience in a direct care program, such as a mental health in-patient facility or mental health clinic. OR: Two years of experience in the class of Mental Health Counselor, Psychiatric Nurse, Senior Mental Health Counselor, Senior Psychiatric Nurse, or Supervising Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator in Sacramento County service. Note: The word

Created: 2025-12-11