Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (0933 Manager V)

Career Opportunity

Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (0933 Manager V)

Recruitment: RTF0115040-01057649

Published: March 29, 2022

Contact

Beata Chapman - beata.chapman@sfdph.org

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Hours: Full-time

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Application Opening - Wednesday, February 15, 2022

**Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this job ad may close at any time but no sooner than Friday, March 4, 2022.**

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.The Department of Public Health is accepting applications for an Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (SOC) (0933 Manager V).

Compensation Range: $155,636 to $198,692 annually. For more details see comp and class.

Role description

Under direction from Behavioral Health Services’ (BHS) Director of Systems of Care (SOC), the 0933 Manager V, Director of Adult/Older Adult (A/OA) sets vision and leads the behavioral service delivery for adults and older adults. This includes both mental health and substance use disorder services provided by BHS, Community Based Organizations (CBO), and contracted private providers. Responsibilities includes strategic planning for programs, labor relations, supervision, funds development, budget management, contracts & compliance oversight, clinical operations, and coordination with system partners, such as sections within SF Dept of Public Health (SFDPH), CBO’s, Hospitals, Mayor’s Office, and other City departments. The director will also support coordination of clinical efforts related to Mental Health SF.

Provides administrative oversight and clinical leadership for all Adult and Older Adult clinical programs and service.
Inspires, manages, and develops managers and staff. Monitors performance and coaches staff to reach their highest potential.
Develops and evaluates policies/procedures to comply with local, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to mental health and substance abuse. Translates regulatory requirements into clinical practice. Informs policy development by cultivating best practices and lessons learned from providers.
Collaborates actively with other SFDPH, SF Health Network, Ambulatory Care, and BHS leaders. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the community, local, state, and federal agencies.
Develops and guides practice improvement approaches within A/OA system of care to promulgate best practices.
Oversees quality improvement and evaluation activities, collaboration on program effectiveness to foster anti-racist practice, racial justice, and behavioral health equity.
Ensures that A/OA SOC clients receive effective, understandable, and respectful care that is provided in a manner compatible with their cultural health beliefs, practices and preferred language.
Works in collaboration with the DPH Business Office, Facilities Team to address the operational needs of civil-service programs, including physical plant, equipment, material, and supplies.
Assesses and responds to community needs, provides consultation.
Directs the gathering/preparation of monthly and annual reports; writes and submits reports.

The Director, Adult and Older Adult System of Care (0933 Manager V) performs other duties as assigned or required.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

1. License: Possession of a valid license in one (1) of the following areas:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) OR
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, OR
Licensed Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology, OR
Doctor of Medicine license issued by the Medical Board of California AND a valid Drug Enforcement Administration registration with the United States Department of Justice, OR
Doctor of Osteopathy license issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California AND a valid Drug Enforcement Administration registration with the United States Department of Justice;

AND

2. Experience: Five (5) years of managerial experience in a behavioral health setting three (3) of which must include supervising health care professionals.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours of qualifying work experience (one year if performed full-time at 40 hours per week). Any overtime hours that were worked above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine qualifying hours worked.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Verification of Education

Verification of Experience

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying): Applicants will be required to complete a Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire by email after your submit your application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information identifying their education, experience, and training. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Management Test Battery (Weight: 100%): Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx? page=343. Please note: this examination is only held in San Francisco. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process. This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore, your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Retesting is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent.

Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Program Director.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

What else should I know?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Exam Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance (CPE)

Confidentiality: All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid licensure/certification/registration as a requirement to perform this job must be kept current throughout length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of required valid licensure/certification/registration may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

Note on Electronic Health Record (EHR): The Department of Public Health (DPH) is implementing a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and DPH employees must demonstrate competency in the use of the system that is appropriate for their classification as a condition of employment. Note on

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e. comes between the sealing surfaces of the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing. Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator.

Medical Examination/Drug Testing:
Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test.

Terms of Announcement:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through:

Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce.
Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas.
Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce.
Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and, as of March 1, 2022, a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is required for all San Francisco Department of Public Health employees as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

Other useful information:

Exam Analyst
Beata Chapman
beata.chapman@sfdph.org
415-544-2912

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.