BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: August 19, 2002 – August 20, 2002
Collective Bargaining Identification: M16
Job Analysis Conducted By: Mary Sue Bautista, Staff Services Manager I Office of Workforce Planning and Selection
Number of Incumbents: There are 2 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. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and directs a complex Health Services Operation (HSO) i.e. medical, dental, and psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care and treatment program, to meet the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the California Department of Corrections (CDC) utilizing various resources (e.g. laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, knowledge, monies, people, etc.).
2. Serves as a member of the Warden’s executive staff to provide information, assistance, resolve problems and establish policies pertaining to HSO and Correctional Facility Operations, etc. utilizing various resources (e.g. expertise, knowledge, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.) working with other members as required.
3. Develops policies and procedures relative to health care services to: · meet the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the CDC · implement Federal and State laws and CDC treatment policies · assure that treatment services are developed within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the CDC · assure that overall planning is relevant to the needs of the inmates/patients and consistent with community needs and the statewide delivery system within the resources available · ensure that the treatment services achieve and maintain compliance with licensing and certification regulation · use funds optimally and maintain fiscal controls utilizing various resources (e.g. staff, laws, rules, regulations, knowledge, expertise, etc.) as needed.
4. Approves policies and procedures relative to health care services to: · meet the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the CDC · implement Federal and State laws and CDC treatment policies · assure that treatment services are developed within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the CDC · assure that overall planning is relevant to the needs of the inmates/patients and consistent with community needs and the statewide delivery system within the resources available · ensure that the treatment services achieve and maintain compliance with licensing and certification regulation · use funds optimally and maintain fiscal controls utilizing various resources (e.g. staff, laws, rules, regulations, knowledge, expertise, etc.) as needed.
5. Implements policies and procedures relative to health care services to: · meet the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the CDC · implement Federal and State laws and CDC treatment policies · assure that treatment services are developed within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the CDC · assure that overall planning is relevant to the needs of the inmates/patients and consistent with community needs and the statewide delivery system within the resources available · ensure that the treatment services achieve and maintain compliance with licensing and certification regulation · use funds optimally and maintain fiscal controls utilizing various resources (e.g. staff, laws, rules, regulations, knowledge, expertise, etc.) as needed.
6. Administers policies and procedures relative to health care services to: · meet the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the CDC · implement Federal and State laws and CDC treatment policies · assure that treatment services are developed within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the CDC · assure that overall planning is relevant to the needs of the inmates/patients and consistent with community needs and the statewide delivery system within the resources available · ensure that the treatment services achieve and maintain compliance with licensing and certification regulation · use funds optimally and maintain fiscal controls utilizing various resources (e.g. staff, laws, rules, regulations, knowledge, expertise, etc.) as needed.
7. Represents the Warden and/or the Deputy Director, Health Care Services Division in policy and decision making within the HSO, the department, or with other agencies to provide direction, coordination, expertise, etc. utilizing various resources (e.g. management skills, knowledge, communication skills, laws, rules, regulations, etc.) as delegated.
8. Serves as Warden in his/her absence to ensure the continued operation of the Institution utilizing various resources (e.g. management skills, knowledge, communication skills, laws, rules, regulations, etc.) as delegated.
9. Provides direct medical, dental and/or psychiatric treatment to inmates/patients to meet the constitutional standard of health care using the tools of the trade, medical expertise, etc. as necessary.
10. Works closely with Health Care Services Division staff and other departmental divisions to: · establish improved communication, methods, forms, policies, procedures, etc. · ensure the constitutional standard of health care to inmates/patients · obtain resources · arrange for placement of inmates/patients with special health care needs · plan for optimum use of funds and maintain fiscal control · assure that treatment services are developed within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives consistent with the mission of the CDC · assure that overall planning is relevant to the needs of the inmates/patients and consistent with community needs and the statewide delivery system within the resources available utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skills, knowledge, expertise, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.) on an on-going basis.
11. Consults with staff members on unusual or difficult medical, surgical or other treatment problems of inmates/patients to meet the constitutional standard of health care using the tools of the trade, medical expertise, etc. as necessary.
12. Evaluates medical, dental and psychiatric treatment provided to inmates/patients to ensure the constitutional standard of health care using expertise, guidelines, and the methods of: peer/case review, continuous quality improvement, statistical analysis, process management, etc.; on an on-going basis.
13. Approves medical, dental and psychiatric treatment provided to inmates/patients to ensure the constitutional standard of health care using expertise, guidelines, and the methods of utilization management on an on-going basis.
14. Arranges, as necessary, for consultation on difficult cases with medical authorities outside the HSO to ensure the constitutional standard of health care using expertise, guidelines, and the methods of utilization management.
15. Supervises a large clinical staff, which includes psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians and surgeons, social workers, therapists, nursing, dentists, and other related classes, by: · planning staffing needs · approving selection, assignment, performance evaluations · approving discipline of staff · acting as Skelly Officer · providing training to ensure compliance with the State’s personnel policy and the effective operation of the HSO utilizing various resources (e.g. management skills, communication skills, Institutional support staff, laws, rules, policies, procedures, etc.) on a daily basis.
16. Maintains order, instructs, and supervises the conduct of individuals committed to the CDC to maintain security of work areas and materials in the performance of daily activities and to prevent escape or injury of inmates, to themselves, others, or to property utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal skills, heightened awareness of the surroundings, knowledge, various alarm systems, custody security staff, etc.) as dictated by departmental policy.
17. Prepares written documents (e.g. reports, correspondence, etc.) to provide information to others utilizing various resources (e.g. communication skills, computer equipment, laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.) as needed.
18. Responds to inquires from governmental agencies, legislature, citizens, inmate/patient family members, etc. to provide information utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skill, technical expertise, laws, rules, policies, procedures, etc.) as required.
19. Administers the inmate appeal system for the HSO to: · ensure timely completion of appeals by assigned staff · provide resources to appeals coordinator · review all allegations of staff misconduct for appropriate assignment to fact finding or investigation personnel · approve all second level appeals responses · ensure compliance with third level appeals modification orders utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skill, technical expertise, laws, rules, policies, procedures, etc.) on an on-going 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. Magisterial knowledge of the principles, procedures and techniques used in planning, evaluation and administration of a multidisciplinary medical/psychiatric treatment program.
K2. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel management and effective supervision to effectively direct and manage the area(s) of responsibility.
K3. Authoritative knowledge of the California laws and regulations pertaining to health care professions and facilities.
K4. Basic knowledge of the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program objectives to effectively direct staff.
K5. Basic knowledge of a manager’s role in the EEO Program and the processes available to meet EEO objectives as it relates to the supervision and management of departmental personnel.
K6. General knowledge of principles and practices of medicine, surgery, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, psychiatry, clinical pathology, radiology, and dentistry in order to provide second level supervision of the clinical staff in the HSO and to ensure the constitutional standard of health care to inmates/patients.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Skill to manage a complex Health Services Operation (HSO) to provide the constitutional standard of health care to persons committed to the California Department of Corrections.
S2. Skill to harmonize the programs of the health services operation and the correctional facility to ensure the constitutional standard of health care for persons committed to the California Department of Corrections.
S3. Skill to communicate effectively in order to exchange and/or provide information and/or direction to staff and others.
S4. Skill to identify the need for developing proposed changes in program practices and procedures to effectively administer the HSO.
S5. Skill to work independently in order to operate a HSO under administrative direction.
S6. Skill to accurately analyze complex medical and administrative problems in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action.
S7. Skill to effectively advocate the Department’s EEO objectives in order to create and maintain a fair and equitable work environment free of harassment and discrimination.
S8. Skill to diagnose and treat a wide variety of clinical conditions to ensure the constitutional standard of health care.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification