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Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2062-2023-11-02
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
The Behavioral HealthUtilization Review (UR) Coordinator is responsible for Utilization Review activities with respect to mental health services provided by Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) staff or by providers under contract with HHSA. The incumbent in this position is concerned with outpatient and residential services provided by HHSA staff within the Mental Health Division or by providers under contract with HHSA and youth treatment services provided under contract with HHSA. This position currently supervises two staff members.
Position Requirements
Experience and Education:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Four or more years of employment in a program delivering mental health and/or alcohol and drug services supported through state and/or federal funding. Behavioral Health experience is highly desired.
Education: A Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a closely related discipline.
License: Possession of one of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California is required: Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Language Proficiency:
May require bilingual skills.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.
2. Applications will be reviewed for verification of possession of one of the required licenses and supplemental questions reviewed as they are received until the current vacancy is filled.
3. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position .
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
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It is required that you possess a valid California license, issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, in one of the follow areas. Please select which license you possess, if applicable.
03
Please describe in detail any experience you have related to ensuring that clinical documentation meets the compliance standards of Medi-Cal and other Federal or State funding sources. What are some of the reasons clinical documentation compliance is important?
04
Are you familiar with the Medi-Cal medical necessity criteria related to the provision of Behavioral Health Services for both mental health and alcohol and drug services? Please elaborate.
05
What is your experience setting up systems that are responsible for authorizing and reviewing the appropriateness and effectiveness of placements in various psychiatric treatment settings? What factors do you take into account when setting up such systems? Once the systems are in place, how do you ensure that the systems are maintained and working the way they were intended?
06
As a Utilization Review Coordinator, you will manage and analyze mental health service data from our electronic health record (EHR) Credible. Please speak to your experience with data review and analysis as well as your experience working with electronic health records.
07
What training or experience have you had that has increased your cultural competence, and what are some areas of potential development for you in this regard?
Required Question
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2062-2023-11-02
Department: Health & Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.
The Position
The Behavioral HealthUtilization Review (UR) Coordinator is responsible for Utilization Review activities with respect to mental health services provided by Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) staff or by providers under contract with HHSA. The incumbent in this position is concerned with outpatient and residential services provided by HHSA staff within the Mental Health Division or by providers under contract with HHSA and youth treatment services provided under contract with HHSA. This position currently supervises two staff members.
Position Requirements
Experience and Education:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Four or more years of employment in a program delivering mental health and/or alcohol and drug services supported through state and/or federal funding. Behavioral Health experience is highly desired.
Education: A Master's degree in Behavioral Health or a closely related discipline.
License: Possession of one of the following valid licenses issued by the State of California is required: Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
Language Proficiency:
May require bilingual skills.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
The Recruitment Process
1. Applications will be accepted on-line until the current vacancy is filled.
2. Applications will be reviewed for verification of possession of one of the required licenses and supplemental questions reviewed as they are received until the current vacancy is filled.
3. The most qualified candidates from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview on a continuous basis until the current vacancy is filled. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel interview will be placed on the eligibility list for up to twelve months.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to the recruitment process and schedule at any time.
Example of Duties
View the full job description including the example of duties HERE.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position .
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION
SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information for Public Services Employees:
THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.
FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
SELECTION PROCESS -
FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
01
Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.
- Yes
- No
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It is required that you possess a valid California license, issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences, in one of the follow areas. Please select which license you possess, if applicable.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- I do not possess any of these licenses
03
Please describe in detail any experience you have related to ensuring that clinical documentation meets the compliance standards of Medi-Cal and other Federal or State funding sources. What are some of the reasons clinical documentation compliance is important?
04
Are you familiar with the Medi-Cal medical necessity criteria related to the provision of Behavioral Health Services for both mental health and alcohol and drug services? Please elaborate.
05
What is your experience setting up systems that are responsible for authorizing and reviewing the appropriateness and effectiveness of placements in various psychiatric treatment settings? What factors do you take into account when setting up such systems? Once the systems are in place, how do you ensure that the systems are maintained and working the way they were intended?
06
As a Utilization Review Coordinator, you will manage and analyze mental health service data from our electronic health record (EHR) Credible. Please speak to your experience with data review and analysis as well as your experience working with electronic health records.
07
What training or experience have you had that has increased your cultural competence, and what are some areas of potential development for you in this regard?
Required Question
