Health Program Specialist

Why Join DHCS:

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. The is an exciting opportunity to join are diverse team in the following role.

If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Under the direction of the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Unit Chief, a Staff Services Manager I, the Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) performs a variety of tasks related to the oversight and monitoring of 24-hour psychiatric facilities throughout California under the jurisdiction of the Mental Health Licensing and Certification (MHLC) Branch, including Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs), Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs), and Psychiatric Health Facilities (PHFs).

The HPS I functions as a lead and a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on licensing surveys of the PRTFs, MHRCs, and PHFs, the investigation of Unusual Occurrence Reports (UOR), complaints, and the approval of LPS designated facilities.

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This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

Duty Statement:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Please see Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-501516

Position #(s): -006

Working Title:
Policy Specialist

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I

Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce which reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunities.

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Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, please complete the following simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Health Program Specialist I
  - CalHR (See the Minimum Requirements section above.)
• Complete the supplemental application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the supplemental application
  -see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Health Program Specialist exam at this site:
  Health Program Specialist I - CalHR

If using education to meet classification MQ pattern:

Education:

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts…