Health Program Manager

Job Opportunity With County Of Sacramento

There is an additional 3.35% management differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. For positions requiring a nursing license there is an additional 7.5% differential added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5 : 00 pm on : 3 / 7 / 25, 4 / 25 / 25, 6 / 6 / 25, 9 / 5 / 25, 12 / 5 / 25. Under direction, performs management, administrative and / or supervisory duties for contracted and / or county-operated health or mental health programs and services including, but not limited to, staff supervision, program development and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, and program service coordination; and performs related duties as assigned.

All applicants meeting the minimum requirements are welcome to apply. At this time there are immediate vacancies for which various licensure is required. If you possess licensure in one or more of the fields directly below and meet the other minimum requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Marriage, Family and Child Counselor
• Registered Nurse
• Public Health Nurse

Knowledge of theories, principles, goals and objectives of public health and mental health programs; principles, practices, funding sources, laws and regulations, and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned; principles, practices and techniques of program planning, development and evaluations; principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding; principles and techniques of supervision and management; and techniques of contract negotiations and monitoring. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate complex program activities and diverse staff; apply principles and techniques to problems and issues; build coalitions among groups with differing needs and objectives; analyze and evaluate data and information, and make appropriate recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; represent the department and / or the County; and maintain accurate records and files.

Minimum qualifications : any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities for this class as described. Typical ways include : possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the health or mental health program to which assigned; some positions in mental health may require a master's degree as specified in special requirements. And three years of experience managing, coordinating and / or supervising health or mental health services relevant to the specialty option (Health or Mental Health) needed for program area to which assigned, and comparable to the duties of Senior Health Program Coordinator, Health Program Coordinator, or the Mental Health Program Coordinator.