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Form of workThe Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as lead advisor and specialist related to the oversight and monitoring of Medi-Cal behavioral health programs. The Community Care Continuum is responsible for implementing and overseeing the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration, which expands the continuum of community based behavioral health care to support adults living with serious mental illness and youth living with serious emotional disturbance. The HPS Il is crucial to achieving DHCS' mission and vision as they relate to the delivery of quality behavioral health services, including the implementation and execution of the demonstration, which is a California Advancing and Innovation Medi-Cal (CalAIM) initiative.
These duties require the incumbent to conduct themselves in a professional manner, demonstrate good analytical skills, have good problem solving and organizational abilities, the ability to research and interpret laws and regulations, and the appropriate skills to present upper management with recommendations and alternatives to identified issues.
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.
It is highly recommended that applicants submit their application and supporting documents online through the CalCareer account. This is pending Human Resources approvals.
If you are interested in this position, it is critical to review the Classification Specifications to determine if you will meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's). Please make note of Education and Experience requirements for the classification. The Classification Specification and MQ's can be found here: Health Program Specialist II Exam . Once you pass the exam, you are eligible to be on the civil servant list, and you can then apply for this and other civil service jobs.
This is position is eligible for telework. Please refer to the duty statement attached below and the "Working Conditions" section on this Job Control for additional information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
- MCBH-PD reporting office is located in Sacramento, CA. However, MCBH-PD will consider qualified applicants throughout the State who are interested in this position.
- Telework may be available 100% of the time. However, there are standing in-person meetings that the incumbent will be required to attend on a regular basis.
- Telework is based on operational needs for employees who can perform their essential functions remotely and/or whose duties are conducive to teleworking per DHCS' Telework Policy and in accordance with Government Code Sections 14200 - 14203 for employees residing in California.
- Should the incumbent need to report to an office, they will need to report to DHCS headquarters located at 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814, at their own expense.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-409599
Position #(s):
806-476-8336-XXX
Working Title:
Community Care Continuum Specialist
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $6,858.00 - $8,584.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low-income and disabled Californians each and every day.
DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all. To accomplish this, DHCS finances and administers state and federal health programs, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services, and long-term care. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.
DHCS is a dynamic department with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians.
DHCS is committed to addressing disparities with our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunities.
The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Policy Division (MCBH-PD) is responsible for ensuring people with Medi-Cal receive timely, high quality and accessible specialty mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. The Behavioral Health Innovation Branch is a newly formed branch within MCBH-PD. This branch oversees the following sections/programs, each of which is comprised of several units as clarified below: Court-Based Care, the California Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) demonstration, and Care Crisis Initiatives. This program is broken down into two separate sections. Both sections work independently to expand the continuum of community-based behavioral health care to support adults living with serious mental illness and youth living with significant behavioral health needs. Through this section 1115 demonstration, DHCS can leverage federal funding and meet key policy goals, such as reducing utilization and lengths of stay in hospital emergency departments, reducing preventable readmissions to acute care or specialty hospital settings, and improving access to community-based services.
Special Requirements
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
Applications received with inaccurate information or without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are 'blank' or with "see resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/12/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Health Care Services
Attn: Certification Technician
M.S. 1300
P.O. Box 997411
Sacramento , CA 95899-7411
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Health Care Services
1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Supplemental Application - A completed Supplemental Application must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Application Requirement Section below for additional information.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Working in a health care or behavioral health care field.
• Experience with analysis, such as analyzing requirements in contracts, regulations, or grants.
• Root cause analysis or other quality improvement techniques.
• Experience providing training and technical assistance.
• Monitoring compliance to requirements and ensuring improvement in deficiencies.
• Coordination/organization experience.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program and monthly $65 transportation voucher.
Click here to view all of the attractive benefits available to state employees: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - CalHR .
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Anna Mayeda
(916) 345-7877
anna.mayeda@dhcs.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Supplemental Application
Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. You must provide specific information in your response which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.
Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question:
1. Based on the duties listed on the duty statement, how does your experience and education make you the best candidate for this position?
The SA must have each response numbered, no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.
Additional Information
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under "Required Application Documents" must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g., transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under "Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA can...
