Assistant Medical Services Administrator-Behavioral Health Services-25410203BHS
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Salary: $132,184.00 - $160,680.00 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25410203BHS
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Inpatient Health Services
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for
ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR- Behavioral Health Services
Interviews will be held week of May 12, 2025.
Job offers will be made week of May 19, 2025.
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Medical Services Administrator. for the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital.
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) provides 24/7 care for individuals ages 18 and older who are experiencing behavioral health concerns. SDCPH is an acute psychiatric hospital currently staffed to 60 acute care beds, with additional licensed capacity.
The purpose of the Hospital is to assist individuals during a behavioral health emergency, become stabilized, and move to the next level of care. Services are provided in a warm, welcoming environment with dedicated medical, nursing, and clinical staff. Hospital services include:
Psychiatric assessment, intervention, and stabilization in the Emergency Psychiatric Unit
Inpatient mental health care
Supportive services in the Crisis Recovery Unit which include nursing, social services, recreational therapy, nutritional services, pharmaceutical, peer support services, and substance use services
Care Coordination to ensure the patient stays connected to care after discharge SDCPH is an invaluable resource for the County's overall behavioral health continuum and is the focus of intensive planning as a site for the development of new innovative rehabilitation care models and regulatory design.
Under the direction of the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital Administrator and in collaboration with other BHS leadership, these positions will develop, implement, monitor, and manage short and long-term planning for the operations of the hospital and related behavioral health services systems.
To view the completeAssistant Medical Services Administrator job description including minimum qualifications, required licenses, working conditions, etc., please click
The current vacancies are in the Behavioral Health Services department however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies in other departments.
HIRING TIMELINE & DATES:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
DESIREABLE TRAITS
The Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND, Six (6) years of experience coordinating medical and/or health service delivery or behavioral health services programs, three (3) years of which must have been in an institutional or in a community agency setting.
Note: Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. The required experience must have included medical and/or health service or behavioral health administration with responsibility for budget administration, contract negotiations and coordination of professional medical, health and/or re-entry staff. A current California Registered Nurse license is desirable, but not required.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100-3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Management Benefits Summary (MGT)
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Please ensure that you include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in both the work history section of the application AND by attaching a resume to support your responses to the questions below.
Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
02
Please indicate your educational qualification by checking the appropriate box below.
Note: A copy of your final transcript, diploma, or foreign equivalency report must be submitted at the time of application.
03
If you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a field not listed above, please list below. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
04
Do you have six (6) years of experience coordinating service delivery in any of the following settings? Please provide description of your experience in the areas selected below in the work history section of the application.
Note: The required experience must have included responsibility for budget administration, contract negotiations and coordination of professional medical/health staff.
05
If you indicated having six (6) years of experience coordinating medical and/or health service delivery or behavioral health services programs, were three (3) years in any of the following settings?
06
Do you have additional years of professional level work experience performing comparable duties as described above that you wish to substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis? Please ensure to include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in both the work history section of the application AND by attaching a resume to support your responses.
07
Please indicate the supervisory responsibilities you have performed on a regular basis from the choices below. Check all that apply.For any area selected, please provide description of duties and responsibilities in the work history section of the application.
08
Please indicate the experience you have from the choices below. Check all that apply.For any area selected, please provide description of duties and responsibilities in the work history section of the application.
09
Please indicate if you are currently licensed by the State of California as any of the following:
10
If you selected any of the licenses or "Other License" listed in question #9, please provide your current license number and expiration date in the space below. If you are not currently licensed by the State of California, indicate "N/A."
11
Subject Matter Expertise
Please indicate the areas below in which you hold expertise. Check all that apply. For any area selected, please describe your experience under work history.
12
Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and/or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply:
13
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
14
If you indicated "Other" above, please tell us where you first heard about this job opportunity.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
Required Question
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25410203BHS
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Inpatient Health Services
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for
ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR- Behavioral Health Services
Interviews will be held week of May 12, 2025.
Job offers will be made week of May 19, 2025.
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Medical Services Administrator. for the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital.
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) provides 24/7 care for individuals ages 18 and older who are experiencing behavioral health concerns. SDCPH is an acute psychiatric hospital currently staffed to 60 acute care beds, with additional licensed capacity.
The purpose of the Hospital is to assist individuals during a behavioral health emergency, become stabilized, and move to the next level of care. Services are provided in a warm, welcoming environment with dedicated medical, nursing, and clinical staff. Hospital services include:
Psychiatric assessment, intervention, and stabilization in the Emergency Psychiatric Unit
Inpatient mental health care
Supportive services in the Crisis Recovery Unit which include nursing, social services, recreational therapy, nutritional services, pharmaceutical, peer support services, and substance use services
Care Coordination to ensure the patient stays connected to care after discharge SDCPH is an invaluable resource for the County's overall behavioral health continuum and is the focus of intensive planning as a site for the development of new innovative rehabilitation care models and regulatory design.
Under the direction of the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital Administrator and in collaboration with other BHS leadership, these positions will develop, implement, monitor, and manage short and long-term planning for the operations of the hospital and related behavioral health services systems.
To view the completeAssistant Medical Services Administrator job description including minimum qualifications, required licenses, working conditions, etc., please click
The current vacancies are in the Behavioral Health Services department however, the list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies in other departments.
HIRING TIMELINE & DATES:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
DESIREABLE TRAITS
The Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who:
- Has strong administrative expertise, including broad behavioral health system-level planning, development, fiscal and contract management, implementation, evaluation, clinical and performance monitoring.
- Has expertise in the area of public conservatorship.
- Models and supports exceptional service delivery to improve system performance and reach challenging goals, using data and best practice to drive results.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds at all levels of the organization and within the community.
- Maintains a healthcare and systems perspective in all activities and decisions.
- Has experience collaborating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
- Is a dynamic leader with the ability to maintain rapport and collaborative practice across the organizational enterprise and with regional, state, and national partners.
- Can function calmly in challenging situations requiring a high degree of sensitivity, tact and political acumen and diplomacy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Note: Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. The required experience must have included medical and/or health service or behavioral health administration with responsibility for budget administration, contract negotiations and coordination of professional medical, health and/or re-entry staff. A current California Registered Nurse license is desirable, but not required.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100-3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Management Benefits Summary (MGT)
01
Please ensure that you include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in both the work history section of the application AND by attaching a resume to support your responses to the questions below.
Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
02
Please indicate your educational qualification by checking the appropriate box below.
Note: A copy of your final transcript, diploma, or foreign equivalency report must be submitted at the time of application.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Nursing.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Public Health.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree Public Administration.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Psychology.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Child Development.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in Family Counseling or Therapy.
- I possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a closely related field.
- I do not possess a bachelor's or master's degree in any of the fields listed above, OR, I do not possess a bachelor's or master's degree.
03
If you possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a field not listed above, please list below. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."
04
Do you have six (6) years of experience coordinating service delivery in any of the following settings? Please provide description of your experience in the areas selected below in the work history section of the application.
Note: The required experience must have included responsibility for budget administration, contract negotiations and coordination of professional medical/health staff.
- Medical services
- Health services
- Public Conservatorship
- Behavioral health services
- I do not have six years of experience coordinating medical, health, or behavioral health services programs.
05
If you indicated having six (6) years of experience coordinating medical and/or health service delivery or behavioral health services programs, were three (3) years in any of the following settings?
- Institutional setting
- Community agency
- Housing Authority
- Prevention setting
- Public/County
- Other
- None
06
Do you have additional years of professional level work experience performing comparable duties as described above that you wish to substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis? Please ensure to include details regarding your duties and your assigned roles in both the work history section of the application AND by attaching a resume to support your responses.
- Yes
- No
07
Please indicate the supervisory responsibilities you have performed on a regular basis from the choices below. Check all that apply.For any area selected, please provide description of duties and responsibilities in the work history section of the application.
- Conducting interviews
- Selecting and/or hiring staff
- Training new employees
- Coaching and developing staff
- Assigning and/or establishing work standards for employees
- Monitoring and reviewing completed work
- Completing employee performance evaluations
- Counseling or disciplining employees on performance issues
- None of the above
08
Please indicate the experience you have from the choices below. Check all that apply.For any area selected, please provide description of duties and responsibilities in the work history section of the application.
- Program Development/Management
- Personnel Management
- Budget Development/Management
- Coordination with public or private sector entities
- Analysis of legislation pertaining to Behavioral Health Services
- Implementation of legislation and regulatory compliance
- Strategic/Systems Level Planning and Evaluation
- Contract Management/Administration
- Quality Improvement
- None of the above
09
Please indicate if you are currently licensed by the State of California as any of the following:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Nursing Specialist
- Psychiatrist
- Psychologist
- Other License
- I am not currently licensed by the State of CA with any of the licenses listed above.
10
If you selected any of the licenses or "Other License" listed in question #9, please provide your current license number and expiration date in the space below. If you are not currently licensed by the State of California, indicate "N/A."
11
Subject Matter Expertise
Please indicate the areas below in which you hold expertise. Check all that apply. For any area selected, please describe your experience under work history.
- Children, Youth and Families
- Adults and/or Older Adults
- Mental Health
- Substance Use Disorders
- Health Plans
- Long Term Care/Institutional Care
- Public Conservatorship
- Justice or Legal Systems Programs
- Inpatient Care
- Prevention
- Care Coordination
- Healthcare Integration
- Residential Services
- Harm Reduction
- Population Health
- Quality Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- State/Federal Regulations
- Electronic Healthcare Record
- Management Information System
- Housing/Homelessness
- I do not have expertise in any of the areas listed above.
12
Which of the following work arrangements would you consider? Please note that not all job classifications and/or Departments offer teleworking work arrangements. Check all that apply:
- In Office
- Teleworking
- Hybrid (combination of teleworking and in office)
13
Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Veteran Outreach / FFSC
- Mana de San Diego
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resources Group
- College/University Career Site
- County Social Media
- Indeed
- Voice and Viewpoint
- American Public Human Services Association - APHSA
- American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management - AAHAM
- National Association of Social Workers - NASW
- California State Association of Counties - CSAC
- National Association of Counties - NACO
- Other
14
If you indicated "Other" above, please tell us where you first heard about this job opportunity.
Please indicate "N/A" if not applicable.
Required Question