PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

<strong>Position Details<br><br></strong><strong>Job Code #:<br><br></strong>JC-517014<br><br><strong>Position #(s):<br><br></strong>487-511-8103-XXX<br><br><strong>Working Title:<br><br></strong><strong> Program Director, Electronic Health Record - Metropolitan State Hospital 26-124 <br><br></strong><strong>Classification:<br><br></strong><strong>Program Director (mental Disabilities-safety)<br><br></strong>$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 R<br><br>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.<br><br><strong># of Positions:<br><br></strong>1<br><br><strong>Work Location:<br><br></strong>Los Angeles County<br><br><strong>Telework:<br><br></strong>In Office<br><br><strong>Job Type:<br><br></strong>Permanent, Full Time<br><br><strong>Facility:<br><br></strong>DSH - Metropolitan<br><br><strong>Job Description And Duties<br><br></strong>METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County<br><br><strong>PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL <br><br></strong>Under the general direction of the Assistant Executive Director, through partnership with diverse group leaders (clinical, technology, administration and financial) and stakeholders provide oversight of the Electronic Health Records (EHR) initiative and EHR related projects at the hospital level in collaboration with the Continuum- EHR Project Team in support of the Department of State Hospital’s goals and objectives. Lead the planning, training, and implementation of the EHR at DSH-M; direct a training and quality assurance program for EHR implementation; develop, distribute and manage EHR project communication; establish hospital operational policies and procedures to meet critical EHR project objectives; serve as the primary liaison between the project team and the hospital executive leadership; directly supervise the department’s Program Assistant; and other duties and responsibilities. Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, analyze complex problems and take appropriate action, and communicate effectively.<br><br>To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .<br><br>Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2487<br><br><ul><li>Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey<br><br></li></ul>You will find additional information about the job in the <strong> Duty Statement </strong>.<br><br><strong>Department Information<br><br></strong>Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).<br><br>Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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