BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: August 5, 2002 – August 6, 2002
Collective Bargaining Identification: M16
Job Analysis Conducted By: Mary Sue Bautista, Staff Services Manager I, Connie Arjil, Staff Services Manager I, Office of Workforce Planning and Selection
Number of Incumbents: There are 25 incumbents in this classification per the State Controller’s Office Filled/Vacant Position Report dated April 2002.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Plans, organizes and directs staff in the assessment and management of mental disorders including examining, diagnosing, classifying, prescribing treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients in institutional and/or parole settings to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, etc. on a continuous basis.
2. Conducts and/or facilitates staff conferences, committees, meetings, In-Service Training, etc. to provide information and ensure proper implementation of the standard of medical care utilizing communication and management skills, policies, procedures, etc. as needed.
3. Reviews medical and psychological examination findings for evidence of organic disturbances as well as other complicating features (e.g. physical illnesses, developmental problems, seizure disorders, medication side-affects, etc.) related to mental disorders to ensure appropriate placement and treatment of patients utilizing various resources (e.g. expertise, laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, testing, etc.) as required.
4. Recommends transfer of patients to appropriate levels of mental health care and/or assists in the arrangements for follow-up and after-care during parole including release parole medication, to assure continuity of appropriate treatment utilizing various resources (e.g. expertise, laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, testing, history, etc.) as needed.
5. Provides input for the management of patients placed on parole to assure continuity of care and to maintain the safety of the community in cases where there is a threat of violence utilizing knowledge of controlling laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, and appropriately communicating with persons and agencies as required.
6. Facilitates the hiring process by conducting interviews, evaluating and recommending candidates for appointment utilizing various methods of filling vacancies (e.g. recruitment, team building, training and development assignments, certification lists, etc.) as needed.
7. Evaluates and provides feedback to employees to ensure performance objectives/standards are met by monitoring work, assignments and/or behaviors as defined by various laws, administrative rules, policies, procedures, etc.
8. Prepares various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, consultations, memoranda, etc,) to provide documentation, information, direction, etc., to others (e.g. patients and their families, staff, government officials, etc.) utilizing various resources (e.g. communications skills, computer equipment, etc.) as needed.
9. As with all employees, maintains order of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections to ensure the security of working areas/materials, to prevent escape and injury by these persons to themselves and/or others, and to safeguard property utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal skills, heightened awareness of the surroundings, knowledge, various alarm systems, etc.) as dictated by departmental policy.
10. Participates in the development of policies and standards for the mental health program to assure compliance with existing laws, regulations, court mandates, etc. as required.
11. Organizes, directs, and evaluates institutional and outpatient treatment programs to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, etc. on a continuous basis.
12. Consults with professional organizations, public officials, departmental staff, community groups, etc. on all phases of the Department’s mental health program to provide technical advice, expertise, to assist in the resolution of clinical problems that may arise, etc. utilizing various resources (e.g. professional skills, laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, etc.) as necessary.
13. Communicates with others (e.g. staff, mental health professionals, allied groups, provider organizations, other public and private agencies, etc.) to establish and maintain liaison and cooperative relationships utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skills, knowledge, etc.) as needed.
14. Represents the Department on various mental health issues (e.g. Mentally Disordered Offender Act, Sexually Violent Predators Act, Board of Prison Term reports, etc.) to provide expertise, information, etc. utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skills, knowledge, laws, rules, regulations, court mandates, etc.) as required.
15. Maintains the morale and cohesiveness of the staff to ensure the appropriate treatment of patients and to maintain a sound and creative working environment utilizing knowledge, interpersonal/communication skills, etc. on a continuous basis.
Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methods of psychiatry as it applies to the diagnosis and/or treatment of the mentally and emotionally disordered, and the developmentally disabled.
K2. General knowledge of modern methods and principles of medicine and neurology and their applicability to clinical problems encountered in practice.
K3. Thorough knowledge of literature and recent developments in the field of psychiatry in order to maintain good standards of care in keeping with current practice.
K4. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical psychology, psychiatric social work and psychiatric nursing as they apply to the management and care of the mentally disordered patients.
K5. Comprehensive knowledge of effective supervision and personnel management to effectively direct and manage staff in the area of patient care/management.
K6. Thorough knowledge of the various patient levels of care (i.e., Correctional Clinical Case Management System, Enhanced Outpatient Program, Mental Health Crisis Bed, In-Patient Care) for effective management of patient care.
K7. Basic knowledge of the principles, methods and objectives of training treatment personnel as it applies to the management and care of mentally disordered patients.
K8. Thorough knowledge of the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives to effectively direct staff.
K9. Thorough knowledge of a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet those objectives as it relates to the supervision and management of departmental personnel.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Skill to apply the principles and methods of psychiatry in order to facilitate the diagnosis and/or treatment of the mentally and emotionally disordered, and the developmentally disabled.
S2. Skill to plan, organize and direct the work of staff to effectively manage the various areas of patient care within established guidelines, mandates, etc.
S3. Skill to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the working environment.
S4. Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information, direction to staff /others, and to establish and maintain cooperative relations.
S5. Skill to function effectively in a team setting with an understanding of operational dynamics of organizational structures.
S6. Skill to implement the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives in order to create and maintain a fair and equitable work environment free from harassment and discrimination.
S7. Skill to identify the relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders in order to comprehensively diagnose, assess and manage the presenting symptomatology.
S8. Skill to evaluate staffs’ abilities to function within the requirements of specific assignments in order to effectively deal with interpersonal dynamics encountered in the various settings.
S9. Skill to supervise, evaluate, and direct the work of others to effectively manage the mental health program within an institutional setting.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Ability to:
A1. Ability to creatively apply new ideas to old concepts in order to promote newer and more effective patterns/approaches to mental health care.
A2. Ability to demonstrate the acceptance of differences of opinions, approaches, and personalities of staff in order to promote a smooth working environment.
A3. Ability to integrate the art and science of mental health in order to promote the most effective contacts with staff, custody and patients.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification