DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES RELEASE DATE: Thursday, December 11, 2014
POSITION TITLE: Chief, Mental Health Services Division FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, December 26, 2014
CEA LEVEL: CEA B EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE: $ 8,594.00 - $10,237.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 12032014_5

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, the incumbent serves as the central point for policy development and interpretation for mental health services for Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Specifically, the Chief, Mental Health Services Division (MHSD) is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, and directing program operations and policy formulation for all Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal community mental health services; administration of the Specialty Mental Health Services 1915(b) waiver; development of any amendments to the State Plan or waivers relevant to Medi-Cal funded mental health services; assuring DHCS compliance with its responsibilities under the Mental Health Services Act; and all programs and policies that impact the community mental health services provided to California citizens and their families dealing with mental illness as well as the county mental health departments and providers that serve those populations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either I
Must be a current State civil service employee with permanent civil service status, as defined in Government Code Section 18546.

Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature, who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III
Must be a current or former nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch of government who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service (excluding those positions for which the salaries are set by statute) as defined by Government Code Section 18992.

Or IV
Must be a person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code Section 18991.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION(S)
1. Knowledge of the State's programs, policy and regulations governing Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal mental health services and DHCS responsibilities for community mental health.

2. Knowledge of trends and issues in public health policy, including those that pertain to Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal community mental health services.

3. Ability to perform and execute high-level and complex administrative, management, and policy development implementation.

4. Ability to oversee the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of procedures and policies that increase the cost effectiveness of DHCS administered mental health services and programs.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

Creativity and Innovation - Applies new ways of thinking. Has the ability to solve problems, create new ideas, and develop new approaches to achieve the Department's mission.

Vision - Understands the context and mission of the Department both internal and external. Has an awareness of the Department's critical issues, anticipates, and influences the future. Has the ability to organize for success; understands how to facilitate functional needs and structure to achieve strategic plans.

Credibility and Integrity - Understands internal and external customers and has a true desire to build credibility. Has a personal compass composed of clear principles and the flexibility to balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policy as a guide. Has the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.

Teamwork - Cooperates to achieve the Department's mission, goals, and values and encourages diversity of opinions. Has the ability to enhance his/her own ability and the ability of others to contribute.

Communication - Has a clear expression of ideas, thoughts, and expectations and is an active and empathic listener. Understands that people process information differently; takes initiative to build relationships; and understands cultural differences.

Staff Development - Recognizes that people are the Department's most valuable resource. Can identify and define needs of the Department, attract appropriate candidates, evaluate, and select the most qualified. Takes the time to develop and encourage staff to achieve their true potential.

In addition, to best serve both our internal and external customers, it is important that our management team understands and is sensitive to the diversity of the people we serve. The composition of our management team should also reflect diversity.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of Chief, Mental Health Services Division, with the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The results of this examination will be used only to fill this position.

The examination process will consist of a Supplemental Application. Applicants are required to respond to the following supplemental items. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate ability to successfully perform at the CEA B level.

Responses to the supplemental items will be assessed based on pre-determined job-related rating criteria. In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that which is required under the minimum qualifications.

Each applicant for this examination must complete and submit his/her responses to all six supplemental items that follow. Supplemental responses and the application must be postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail by the final filing date. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS WILL BE REJECTED.

When responding to the supplemental items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

* Responses must be typewritten or generated by word processing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, using no smaller than a 12 point font. * Responses must be limited to one page per item. * Identify each page with his/her full name. * Responses are complete, specific, clear, and concise. * Answer each numbered item separately indicating the corresponding item number for each response.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION ITEMS:

1. Describe and provide examples of your leadership ability, including techniques of organizing and motivating groups, and your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, organizations, local, state and federal agencies, and provider organizations and/or associations.

2. What dynamic changes have occurred over the last several years in the field of mental health and how have these changes impacted your vision for the future of delivery of mental health services?

3. Describe your ability and experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of multidisciplinary professionals, including psychiatric and administrative staff.

4. Describe your experience working with the California legislative and budgetary processes, State control agencies, and other governmental entities necessary for effective program development, implementation, and evaluation.

5. Describe the most important qualities of an effective leader and why these qualities are important. Describe a leader you have now or in the past that had the most effect on you and why.

6. Describe your experience in the field of mental health services and how you have engaged stakeholders effectively in policy development.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail after 5:00 PM on the final filing date will not be accepted.

Interested applicants must submit:

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 997411 MS 1300, Sacramento, CA 95899-7411
Tara Jackson-Hall | (916) 552-8345 | tara.jackson@dhcs.ca.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application packages may also be hand-delivered to: Department of Health Care Services, Human Resources Branch, 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA.

Questions regarding the examination process should be directed to Tara Jackson-Hall at Tara.Jackson@dhcs.ca.gov or (916) 552-8349.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Tiffany Davis at Tiffany.Davis@dhcs.ca.gov or at (916) 440-7693.

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired: From TDD phones: (800) 735-2929, from voice phones: (800) 735-2922

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees