BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: February 10, 2006
Collective Bargaining Identification: R16
Job Analysis Conducted By: Debbie Gallegos, Associate Personnel Analyst, Office of Workforce Planning and Selection
Number of Incumbents: There are 182 incumbents in this classification per Department of Corrections Filled/Vacant Position Report dated March 2006.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Assessment and management of mental disorders including examining, diagnosing, classifying, prescribing treatment and rehabilitation programs for patients in institutional, parole and juvenile justice settings to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates (e.g., Division of Correctional Health Care Services/Division of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures), on a continuous basis under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health.
2. Administers psychiatric care for patients in institutional, parole and juvenile justice settings in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team to maximum level-of-functioning and stabilization/remission of symptoms to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates (e.g., Division of Correctional Health Care Services/Division of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures) under the direction of the Team Leader.
3. Perform clinical rounds consistent with on call duties and acute/sub-acute patient care management to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates (e.g., Division of Correctional Health Care Services/Division of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures) under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health.
4. Consults, when clinically indicated, with peers and/or supervisors on unusual, complex, or serious cases or presents such cases to a clinical conference for advice or decision regarding treatment strategies to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates (e.g., Division of Correctional Health Care Services/Division of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures) under the direction of the Team Leader.
5. Provides instruction and supervision to residents, personnel or other health care providers assigned for special training and education in correctional mental health care to ensure compliance with appropriate standards of care as specified in various laws, rules, regulations, court mandates (e.g., Division of Correctional Health Care Services/Division of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures), on a continuous basis under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health.
6. Participates in staff meetings, mental health program committees, and workgroups, (and other committees and workgroups as assigned) to provide subject matter expertise and ensure proper implementation of the standards of mental health care under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health.
7. Ensures proper (legible, dated, and timed per Departmental Operations Manual) and sufficient clinical documentation is recorded in the psychiatric/medical records (e.g. paper and electronic) utilizing a variety of resources (e.g. communication skills, computer equipment, etc.) to ensure continuity of care and adequate risk management under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health.
8. Provides and receives information relative to mental health care (written and/or verbal) to or from inmate/ward-authorized parties to establish, inform and maintain cooperative relationships utilizing various resources (e.g. interpersonal/communication skills, knowledge, etc.) in the presence of supervisory or management staff and under the direction of Chief of Mental Health.
9. As with all employees, maintains order of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation 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 and under the direction of the Warden/Superintendent or designee.
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of psychiatry as it applies to the diagnosis and/or treatment of mentally, emotionally and developmentally disordered patients.
K2. General knowledge of modern methods and principles of medicine and neurology and their applicability to clinical problems encountered in practice.
K3. Current knowledge of literature and recent developments in the field of psychiatry in order to maintain good standards of care in keeping with practice.
K4. Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical psychology, psychiatric social work and psychiatric nursing as they apply to the multi-disciplinary treatment team model to maximize level-of-functioning and stabilization/remission of symptoms
K5. Thorough knowledge of the various patient levels of care (i.e., Outpatient, Residential/Day Treatment, Inpatient Programs) for effective management of patient care.
K6. Basic knowledge of the principles, methods and objectives of training treatment personnel as it applies to the management and care of mentally disordered patients.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Skill to apply the principles and practices of psychiatry in order to facilitate the diagnosis and/or treatment of mentally, emotionally and developmentally disordered patients.
S2. Skill to effectively maintain the various areas of patient care within established guidelines, mandates, standards, etc.
S3. Skill to establish and maintain cooperative relationships and effective communication 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 dynamic of organizational structures.
S6. Skill to apply and maintain Equal Employment Opportunity objectives and standards 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, order, and interpret diagnostic studies in order to comprehensively diagnose, assess, and manage the presenting symptomatology.
S8. Skill to supervise, evaluate and direct the work of other to effectively maintain a mental health program.
S9. Skill to prepare and supervise the preparation of case histories and the keeping of health care records.
S10. Skill to conduct group therapy sessions as a component of a comprehensive mental health treatment plan.
S11. Skill to provide expert witness and testimony regarding status of patients’ or social security disability benefits claimants’ psychological condition.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Special Personal Characteristics:
SPC1. Empathetic understanding of patients of a State correctional facility and of the problems of the mentally ill
SPC2. Delinquency and adult criminality
SPC3. Willingness to work in a State correctional facility
SPC4. Keenness of observation
SPC5. Tact
SPC6. Patience
SPC7. Emotional stability
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Special Physical Characteristics:
SPC1. Sufficient strength
SPC2. Agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees of that of inmates or youthful offenders
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification