{"id":3084,"date":"2019-06-13T15:55:39","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T15:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cdcr-migration.10upmanaged.com\/careers\/?p=3084"},"modified":"2020-05-01T16:08:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-01T23:08:01","slug":"job-analysis-chief-psychologist-correctional-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cdcr.ca.gov\/careers\/2019\/06\/13\/job-analysis-chief-psychologist-correctional-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB ANALYSIS: CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BACKGROUND INFORMATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date of Study: <\/strong>August 16, 2004 \u2013 August 20, 2004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collective Bargaining\nIdentification: <\/strong>S19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Analysis Conducted By: <\/strong>Carol MacMillan, Personnel Examining Analyst, Office\nof Workforce Planning and Selection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Number of Incumbents: <\/strong>There are 19 incumbents in this classification per the\nState Controller\u2019s Office Filled\/Vacant Position Report dated June 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDITED TASK LISTING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>NOTE:\nEach position within this classification may perform some or all of these\ntasks.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Task Statements:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1.\n&nbsp;Evaluate behavioral problems and mental\ndisorders of inmates in order to determine the inmate\u2019s level of functioning\n(e.g., diagnoses, medication and program compliance, mental status exam,\nappropriate level of care, etc.), provide status reports and\/or\nrecommendations, and make appropriate referrals (e.g., psychiatric, medical,\ncustody staff, etc.) utilizing Unit Health Record (UHR), custody\nreports\/written documents (e.g., progress notes, Central File [C-File]),\ninformation from other staff, interviews\/direct observation, professional\nknowledge and experience, the Mental Health Tracking System (MHTS), etc. in\nresponse to referrals from Health Care Services Division (HCSD), custody,\nconcerned relatives, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.\n&nbsp;Delegate appropriate staff to evaluate\nbehavior problems and mental disorders of inmates in order to ensure that\ninmates are evaluated and treated appropriately and provide status reports and\nother recommendations utilizing staff (e.g., Senior Psychologist, Senior\nPsychiatric Social Workers, etc.), MHTS, etc. in response to referrals from\nHealth Care Services Division (HCSD), custody, concerned relatives, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.\n&nbsp;Ensure that staff classify inmates for the\nappropriate level of mental health care (e.g., General Population [GP],\nCorrectional Clinical Case Management System [CCCMS], Enhanced Outpatient\nProgram [EOP], Mental Health Crisis Beds [MHCB], Department of Mental Health\n[DMH], etc.) in the institution\u2019s housing units, based upon their mental\ndisorders and\/or developmental disabilities in order to provide the appropriate\nlevel of care and treatment (e.g., individual\/group therapy, psychiatric\nmedication, case management, etc.) in the least restrictive environment and\ncomply with laws, rules, regulations, and Federal mandates (e.g., Coleman,\nClark, etc.), etc. utilizing professional knowledge and experience, Mental\nHealth Services Delivery System [MHSDS] program guide, laws, rules,\nregulations, and Federal mandates, etc. on a daily basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.\n&nbsp;Participate in various\nmeetings\/committees\/teams (e.g., institution staff, executive staff, Quality\nManagement Committee [QMC], Quality Improvement Team [QIT], mental health\nInterdisciplinary Treatment Teams [IDTT], Institution Classification Committee,\nUnit Classification Committee, etc.) in order to develop policies and\nprocedures, represent HCSD\/mental health department, provide two-way\ncommunication with various disciplines and executive staff, provide mental\nhealth input, recommendations, and expertise in the diagnosis, care, and\ntreatment of inmates, etc. utilizing effective communication skills, staff\nexpertise, professional knowledge and experience, laws, rules, regulations,\ncourt mandates, Department Operations Manual (DOM), Title 15 and 22, MHSDS program\nguidelines, custody reports and written documents (e.g., UHR, progress notes,\nC-File, etc.), clinical interviews and direct observations, etc. as determined\nby court mandates, dictated by the local governing body, and\/or required by\ndepartmental policies and procedures, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5.\n&nbsp;Lead the Mental Health Quality\nManagement Subcommittee for the institution in order to coordinate multiple\nmental health department functions (e.g., suicide prevention committee report,\naudits results, Coleman compliance, Emergency Response Review Committee\nreport), to comply with the quality management process as developed by HCSD,\ndevelop and monitor progress of the institution\u2019s Quality Improvement Team\n(QIT), identify problems and provide recommendations for senior staff and\/or\nHCM, report data to QMC on mental health issues utilizing program evaluation\nskills, meeting organizational skills, group facilitation skills, effective\ncommunication skills, knowledge of the mental health unit functions and their\npolicies and procedures, etc. in compliance with departmental policies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nthe mental health staff and equipment allocation (e.g., contract staff\/\nregistry expenditures, vacancies\/positions, equipment, supplies, etc.) in order\nto provide fiscally responsible information (e.g., projections, current costs,\nstaffing vacancies, justify expenditures, etc.) to the HCM, etc. utilizing\nvarious forms and reports (e.g., vacancies, registry, etc.), staff (e.g.,\nsupervisory, budget and contract analysts, personnel specialists, etc.), and\nknowledge of the department\u2019s budgetary and financial processes, etc. as\nneeded.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7.\n&nbsp;<strong>Prepare\nwritten documents (e.g., Corrective Action Plans [CAP], Management Report for\nQMC, correspondence, reports, etc.) in order to provide various data\/information\nto court monitors, HCSD and institution staff, and others, comply with court\nmandates, laws, rules, regulations, HCM requests, etc. utilizing a desktop\ncomputer, effective written communication skills, staff expertise, professional\nknowledge, laws, rules, regulations, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nrecruitment of professional staff in order to fill departmental vacancies with\nqualified personnel by having staff represent the department at job fairs and\nprofessional conferences, write advertisements and letters to colleagues,\npublish in professional journals, etc. utilizing staff, effective communication\nskills, knowledge of the entire department, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9.\n&nbsp;<strong>Recruit\nprofessional staff in order to fill department vacancies with qualified personnel\nby representing the department at job fairs and professional conferences,\nwriting advertisements and letters to colleagues, publishing in professional\njournals, etc. utilizing effective communication skills, recruitment\ntechniques, knowledge of the entire department, network of colleagues, etc. as\nneeded.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nthe statewide psychology intern training program in order to train psychology\ninterns utilizing alliances with the colleges and universities, knowledge of\nbudgets and personnel, program development and program evaluation skills,\neffective communication skills, supervisory skills, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11.\n&nbsp;Direct the work of senior staff (e.g.,\nSenior Psychologists, Senior Psychiatric Social Workers, etc.) with regards to\ntheir supervision of clinical staff functions (e.g., diagnosis, treatment,\ntherapy, classification of inmates, etc.), audits (e.g., chart audits, program\nanalysis, peer review, Coleman, Clark, and QMAT audits etc.), personnel\nfunctions (e.g., recommend candidates for hire, adverse actions, training,\nperformance evaluations, timesheets, etc.), and safety and security functions\n(e.g., carrying personal alarm device, supervising inmates, reporting potential\nescapes and contraband, following tool control\/key control procedures, etc.),\netc. in order to ensure compliance with MHSDS program guidelines, departmental\npolicies and procedures, court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, standard\nemployment policies, departmental safety and security regulations, etc., to\nensure that line staff or supervisory staff conduct and review audits\ncorrectly, and to provide supervisors and staff with the information needed to\nfunction in an institutional work environment, etc. utilizing effective\ncommunication, training, and supervisory skills, ongoing training and\ndevelopment, knowledge of MHSDS program guidelines, departmental policies and\nprocedures, forms, court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, standardized audit\ntools, research techniques, standard personnel practices and policies, information\nfrom custody staff and in-service training, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12.\n&nbsp;Perform personnel functions (e.g.,\nrecommend candidate for hire, develop interview questions, arrange interview\npanels, perform adverse action and performance evaluations, review timesheets\nand vacation requests, etc.) in order to comply with standard employment\npolicies, departmental policies and procedures, SPB and DPA laws and rules,\netc. utilizing effective communication skills, standard personnel practices,\ndepartmental forms, knowledge of standard employment policies, departmental\npolicies and procedures, SPB and DPA laws, rules, regulations, Title 22, etc.\nas needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13.\n&nbsp;Develop policies and procedures related\nto mental health care (e.g., MHSDS, etc.) in order to properly administer the\nmental health care program, coordinate with the institution\u2019s custody\nfunctions, incorporate the department\u2019s mission, standardize functions of\nmental health care staff throughout all institutions (e.g., Keyhea, Vitek,\netc.), to comply with legal mandates, laws, rules, regulations (e.g., Title 15,\nTitle 22, etc.), etc. utilizing professional knowledge and experience, critical\nthinking, delegation to staff, other documents (e.g., manuals, departmental\nmemos, other agencies\u2019 documents, etc.), etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14.\n&nbsp;Implement departmental policies and\nprocedures related to mental health care (e.g., MHSDS, etc.) in order to\nproperly administer the mental health care program, coordinate with the\ninstitution\u2019s custody functions, incorporate the department\u2019s mission, comply\nwith various legal mandates, laws, rules, regulations (e.g., Coleman, Clark,\nTitle 22, etc.), etc. utilizing professional knowledge and experience, critical\nthinking, delegation to staff, other documents (e.g., manuals, departmental\nmemos, program guidelines, etc.), legal mandates, laws, rules, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15.\n&nbsp;Evaluate mental health care policies and\nprocedures and current program functions in order to identify problems and\nobstacles and to make recommendations for changes utilizing critical thinking,\nprofessional knowledge and experience, program evaluation skills, effective\ncommunication skills, delegation skills, MHSDS program guidelines, etc. as\nneeded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16.\n&nbsp;Develop various audit tools and\nmiscellaneous forms (e.g., sign-in sheets, vacation request forms, etc.) in\norder to facilitate compliance with the QMAT process, MHSDS program guidelines,\nbudget process, personnel functions, etc. utilizing desktop computer,\nprofessional knowledge and experience, supervisory skills, delegations skills,\neffective communication skills, manuals, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>17.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nthe development of various audit tools and miscellaneous forms (e.g., sign-in\nsheets, vacation request forms, etc.) in order to facilitate compliance with\nthe QMAT process, MHSDS program guidelines, budget process, personnel\nfunctions, etc. utilizing staff expertise, professional knowledge and\nexperience, supervisory skills, delegation skills, effective communication\nskills, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nthe MHTS system in order to ensure that the system is working to its fullest\npotential, (e.g., staff has needed access, staff are utilizing appropriately,\netc.), producing reliable and timely management reports, and that those reports\nare distributed appropriately (e.g., Court Monitor, HCSD, Warden, HCM, staff,\netc.), etc. utilizing various information updates (e.g., from HCSD, Institution\nDivision, institution executive staff, etc.), knowledge of the system\u2019s purpose\nand software, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>19.\n&nbsp;<strong>Represent\nthe department in various situations related to the mental health department\n(e.g., negotiate with bargaining units, respond to inmate lawsuits, subpoenas,\nand\/or requests for information, testify as material witness, etc.) utilizing\ndepartmental legal representation, professional knowledge and experience,\nC-files, UHR, effective communication skills, coordination with Attorney\nGeneral\u2019s Office, program guidelines, local and departmental policies and\nprocedures, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20.\n&nbsp;<strong>Coordinate\nwith custody staff in emergency situations (e.g., lockdown, riots, natural\ndisasters, suicides, bomb threats, etc.) by providing mental health expertise\nand staff in order to respond quickly and effectively to the situation and help\nmaintain the safety and security of the institution utilizing mental health\ncare staff, disaster response policies and procedures, clinical knowledge,\neffective communication skills, crisis intervention techniques, coordination\nwith custody staff, etc. as needed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>21.\n&nbsp;<strong>Consult\nwith executive staff regarding conflict resolution, stress management, etc. for\ntheir staff in order to improve communication between staff members, promote\nthe development of a safe work environment, etc. utilizing clinical knowledge,\neffective communication skills, knowledge of the theory and techniques of\nconflict resolution, and stress management, etc. as requested by executive\nstaff.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>22.\n&nbsp;Train senior mental health staff in\nareas such as conflict resolution, stress management, new mental health\ntheories and research, effective supervisory skills (e.g., progressive\ndiscipline, EEO, etc.), QMAT, policies and procedures, etc. in order to provide\na safe work environment, ensure compliance with MHSDS program guidelines and\nethical standards of professional mental health care, etc. and ensure that\nprofessional staff function within the scope of their license utilizing\nknowledge of the ethical standards of various professions, laws, rules,\nregulations, effective communication skills, professional knowledge and\nexperience, professional journals, current knowledge of supervision and\nlicensing standards, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23.\n&nbsp;Provide various training programs (e.g.,\ndocumentation guidelines, how to use the MHTS, complete appropriate mental\nhealth forms, suicide prevention, signs and symptoms of mental diseases, court\nmandates, stress management, conflict resolution, etc.) for all staff,\nincluding custody when requested, in order to provide continuing education\ncredits and current information, increase staff awareness of mental illness\nwithin an institution environment, increase the effectiveness of custody and\nmental health staff in working with inmates, ensure compliance with\ndepartmental policies and procedures, rules, laws, regulations, etc. utilizing\nworkshops, current knowledge, written materials, in-service training manuals,\nin-service training, effective communication skills, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>24.\n&nbsp;Direct all-staff meetings in order to\nshare information, discuss problems, increase staff communication, discuss\ntraining needs, etc. utilizing information from HCSD\/Institution Services\nDivision, Warden, HCM, Health and Safety, appropriate literature\/materials\nsupporting the agenda, effective communication skills, meeting organizational\nskills, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25.\n&nbsp;Manage the dissemination of necessary\ninformation about mentally ill inmates (e.g., MHSDS program guidelines,\nstaffing ratios, inmate census, etc.) to the Health Care Placement Unit (HCPU),\nParole Outpatient Clinic (POC), Classification &amp; Parole Representative\n(C&amp;PR), Case Records, etc. in order to facilitate transfers of mentally ill\ninmates to other institutions or different state\/county agencies, or their\nrelease to the community, etc. utilizing effective communication skills,\neffective organizational skills, various reports (e.g., C-files, personnel\nreports, mental health population cap, bed count, daily census report, staffing\nratio, parole list, etc.) from HQ, Wardens, Custody, QMC, C&amp;PR, POC, other\nmental health staff, etc. as needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26.\n&nbsp;<strong>Participate\nin strategic planning for the institution in conjunction with all disciplines\n(e.g., health care, custody, records, etc.) in order to develop short and long\nterm goals for the institution that take into account the needs of the mental\nhealth care program as well as other programs in the institution utilizing\neffective communication skills, knowledge of the various disciplines functions\nand needs, knowledge of mental health discipline and projections, etc. on an\nannual basis.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>27.\n&nbsp;<strong>Manage\nprioritization of daily functions including crisis interventions within the\nmental health department in order to organize, prioritize and respond to\ninstitutional and program needs, and assign multiple mandates that are directed\ntoward the mental health team utilizing effective supervisory skills, knowledge\nof institutional needs and mental health systems, critical thinking, effective\norganizational skills, etc. on a daily basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tasks\nhighlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification\nspecification<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDITED KSAPC LISTING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>NOTE:\nEach position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Knowledge of:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>K1. \u00a0Basic knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in psychology (e.g., abnormal behavior, human development, developmental disabilities, cultural factors, motivational theory, chemical dependency, medical causes for apparent mental illness, personality differences, psychopathology, criminal thinking, etc.) in an institutional setting in order to provide overall management of clinical staff, provide consultation and perform special projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K2.\n&nbsp;Basic knowledge of research principles\nand techniques in order to evaluates the clinical standards of the mental\nhealth program delivery systems and comply with court mandates, laws, rules,\nregulations, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K3.\n&nbsp;Advanced knowledge of program evaluation\nin order to evaluate, audit, and make recommendations regarding clinical\nstandards of the mental health program delivery systems and to evaluate\ncompliance with court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K4.\n&nbsp;Advanced knowledge of management\nprinciples, techniques and issues used in developing a coordinated mental\nhealth treatment program within a correctional setting in order to prioritize\nmental health program needs and staff utilization, take part in strategic\nplanning, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K5.\n&nbsp;Expert knowledge of methods in assessing\nand modifying human behavior in order to deal with difficult inmates by\nparticipating in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team meetings, consulting with\nother staff, supervising clinical functions, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K6.\n&nbsp;Advanced knowledge of the functions,\nduties, and scope of practice of various mental health care staff (e.g.,\nPsychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Technicians, Psychiatric Social\nWorkers, etc.) in order to assign staff to appropriate duties in compliance\nwith program guidelines, and effectively supervise clinical functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K7.\n&nbsp;Basic knowledge of community\norganizations and resources in order to coordinate parole release planning for\nmentally ill inmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K8.\n&nbsp;Basic knowledge of institutional\nprograms and allied services\/resources in order to coordinate appropriate\nservices (e.g., medical, educational, custodial, etc.) for inmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K9.\n&nbsp;Intermediate knowledge of recruitment\nand retention techniques in order to recruit qualified staff and maintain the\nrequired levels of staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K10.\n&nbsp;Basic knowledge of Federal, state, and\nlocal labor laws (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program, Employee\nAssistance Program (EAP), adverse actions, etc.) in order to effectively manage\nand facilitate the appropriate actions of senior staff, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K11.\n&nbsp;Expert knowledge of the principles and\ntechniques of administering and managing a complex mental health program in\norder to effectively utilize available resources to deliver services to\nmentally ill inmates, effectively manage senior staff, and ensure compliance\nwith court mandates, program guidelines, laws, rules, regulations, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K12.\n&nbsp;<strong>Extensive\nknowledge of legal and ethical guidelines, laws, rules and regulations in order\nto establish the boundaries of clinical practice within which the institution\u2019s\nmental health program will function.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K13.\n&nbsp;<strong>Extensive\nknowledge of management and leadership theories (e.g., seeking consensus,\ndeveloping cohesiveness with the rest of the management team, leading staff\nmeetings, etc.) in order to effectively manage staff within the institution.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K14.\n&nbsp;<strong>Advanced\nknowledge of court mandates, laws, rules, regulations, program guidelines, etc.\nin order to ensure compliance in the implementation of the mental health\nprogram.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K15.\n&nbsp;<strong>Intermediate\nknowledge of strategic planning in order to anticipate changes, set short and\nlong term goals, and directs the mental health department and provides\nrecommendations to the institution.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>K16.\n&nbsp;<strong>Basic\nknowledge of scope of licenses of different disciplines in order to ensure\nstaff that practice within the parameters of their education and training.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>KSAPCs\nhighlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification\nspecification<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Skill to:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S1.\n&nbsp;<strong>Skill\nto manage resources in order to operate within health care services allocated\nbudget while meeting all necessary requirements for the mental health care\nprogram.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S2.\n&nbsp;Skill to develop and maintain\ncooperative working relationships with professional and custody staff,\nco-workers, management, and others contacted during the course of the work in\norder to build staff morale, supervise and lead staff, work effectively with\ncoworkers and executive staff, and effectively advocate for resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S3.\n&nbsp;Skill to evaluate and audit\nsystems\/programs, and other mental health functions (e.g., assessment,\ntreatment, etc.) in order to determine their effectiveness, identify problems,\nand provide recommendations to HCSD, court monitors, and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S4.\n&nbsp;Skill to plan and organize\nsystems\/programs, and other mental health functions (e.g., assessment,\ntreatment, etc.) in order to provide direction to mental health staff, ensure\ncompliance with court mandates, etc. and provide mental health treatment to\ninmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S5.\n&nbsp;Skill to apply critical thinking,\nproblem solving, and decision making skills in order to resolve various\nproblems, make recommendations and take effective action related to the\ndelivery of mental health care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S6.\n&nbsp;<strong>Skill\nto prioritize issues, workload, staff, etc. in order to effectively meet\ndeadlines and MHSDS program guideline requirements, and respond to\ninstitutional demands and crisis situations<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S7.\n&nbsp;<strong>Skill\nin leadership in order to provide direction, improve morale and assist staff in\nreaching their maximum potential.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S8.\n&nbsp;<strong>Skill\nto resolve conflicts in order to maintain a safe and positive work environment.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S9.\n&nbsp;Skill to provide mental health treatment\nand evaluation to inmates in order to effectively supervise clinical staff and\nto provide direct care in times of need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S10.\n&nbsp;Skill to effectively communicate\n(verbally and in writing) in order to provide information to others (e.g., HCM,\nprofessional colleagues, committees, custody, etc.), make recommendations,\ntrain and manage staff, write reports, memos, policies and procedures, and\ncorrective action plans, take part in strategic planning, advocate for\nresources, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S11.\n&nbsp;Skill to direct and delegate work to\nstaff in order to meet work expectations and deadlines, provide mental health\ncare to inmates, ensure compliance with court mandates, laws, rules,\nregulations, department policies and procedures, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>KSAPCs\nhighlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification\nspecification<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Special Personal Characteristics:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC1.\n&nbsp;Emotional stability in order to provide\na consistent management style and maximize employee productivity and\nsatisfaction, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC2.\n&nbsp;Patience in order to maintain a\nprofessional therapeutic environment in the prison, maintain self-control in\nhostile situations, develop an empathetic understanding of staff and inmates,\naccept fluctuations in inmates\u2019 behavior and mental condition, adjust to\nchanges in the institutional setting (e.g., lockdowns, riots, overcrowding,\netc.), and respond to changes in custody requirements, court mandates,\ndepartmental policies and procedures, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC3.\n&nbsp;Scientific and professional integrity in\norder to stay current in the field and ensure the ethical and professional\ntreatment of inmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC4.\n&nbsp;Alertness in order to maintain a safe and\nsecure environment for self and others, and to anticipate problems (e.g., harm\nto self or others, escapes, gang activity, change in an inmate\u2019s mental\nfunctioning, etc.). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPC5.\n&nbsp;<strong>Awareness\nof self-limitations in order to know when to ask for assistance, consultation,\nand\/or supervision, and to know when to delegate, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>KSAPCs\nhighlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification\nspecification<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WC1.\n&nbsp;Willingness to have and maintain\nsufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful\n(physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without\ncompromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees or\nthat of inmates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC2.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto abide by and adhere to safety policies and provisions applicable to specific\nwork tasks performed.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC3.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto work among inmates, including some whom may be mentally ill, developmentally\ndisabled, anti-social, and\/or infected with contagious diseases such as\nHepatitis C, HIV\/AIDS<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC4.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto provide professional and ethical mental health care to inmates, including\nthe mentally ill and developmentally disabled.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC5.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto participate in departmental legal activities (e.g., serve as an expert\nwitness, material witness, defendant, etc.).<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC6.&nbsp; <strong>Willingness\nto actively participate in the peer review and quality management review\nprocess.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC7.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto comply with tuberculosis screening requirements.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC8.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto work near peace officers armed with chemical agents and\/or weapons. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC9.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto abide by and adhere to the institutional dress code.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC10.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto accept direction and\/or constructive criticism from your supervisors, and\nrespond appropriately.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC11.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto respond to changes in the work environment in a positive, professional\nmanner.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WC12.\n&nbsp;<strong>Willingness\nto promote positive, collaborative, professional 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