**THIS POSITION IS PENDING APPROVAL**

The Assistant Deputy Director of Program Strategy and Development, under the guidance of the Deputy Director, Statewide Mental Health Program (SMHP), oversees the strategic planning and implementation of behavioral and psychosocial aspects of the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS) within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This position provides clinical structure and guidance for mental health services and is responsible for identifying opportunities for program growth, analyzing program trends, and developing and implementing new initiatives. This role requires statewide travel and the ability to provide leadership and support for the MHSDS.

This position is Limited-Term for 24 months and not 12 months as stated below, with a possibility of becoming permanent, in which the incumbent would serve a one-year probationary period.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.

Positions eligible for hybrid telework, must be in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RECEIVER'S CLINICAL EXECUTIVE (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-429850

Position #(s):
065-923-8200-XXX

Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Director, Program Strategy and Development

Classification:
RECEIVER'S CLINICAL EXECUTIVE (SAFETY) $20,659.00 - $26,234.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information
Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Inc

umbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

This advertisement is for Receiver's Clinical Executive (Safety) position located at Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-923-8200-XXX.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology and possession of an earned Doctorate Degree in Psychology from an education institution meeting the criteria of Section 2914 of the Medical Board of California's Business and Professions Code.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ's, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/9/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Katherine Togonon
Executive Recruitment and Selection
PO Box 588500, D-1, Personnel
Elk Grove , CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn: Katherine Togonon
Executive Recruitment and Selection
8280 Longleaf Drive, Building D-1
Elk Grove , CA 95758

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree/Diploma
• Other - Please see the Examination Information section below for more information on obtaining list eligibility.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Extensive management experience, including proven ability to direct a team composed of members from diverse disciplines and perspectives in the development and implementation of a comprehensive program.

Experience in public administration, personnel management, and leadership, with the ability to motivate staff.

Substantial responsibility for a combination of management functions such as program planning, policy formulation, and organization coordination.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to interact effectively with Legislators, law enforcement, and other governmental agencies, advocacy groups, community and civic leaders, departmental managers, staff, and the public.

Experience in negotiation and coordination with outside stakeholders.

Broad and extensive experience in strategic planning and program evaluation.

Experience with analyzing complex problems, recommending, and initiating effective courses of action, and developing and implementing policies and procedures; represent the Department before the legislature, control agencies, local governments, and other state agencies on policy level issues; and testify in court proceedings and negotiate proposed settlements.

Supervisory/administrative experience in a managerial capacity at least equivalent to a Chief Psychologist, CF.

Experience with psychological theories and research; principles, techniques, and problems in developing and coordinating a specialized psychological treatment program; principles, techniques, and trends in psychology.

Oversee the development of standards of operations for mental health care activities; integrate the activities of a diverse statewide program to attain common goals; initiate and ensure the implementation of program improvements in a large mental health care program.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx .

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Katherine Togonon
(279) 800-1667
Katherine.Togonon@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Receiver's Clinical Executive (Safety) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Receiver's Clinical Executive (Safety) examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.