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Patton State Hospital Human Resources is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time, Staff Mental Health Specialist (Vocational Services). The position will be responsible for providing leadership and assistance in developing new programs serving mentally disabled, mentally disordered offenders, and judicially committed patients for integration back into the community. As the Staff Mental Health Specialist, the person will work under the direct supervision of the Program Assistance of Enhancement Services, Education. He or she will work closely with clinical program(s), treatment teams / clinicians, and local community college on selecting and enrolling patients as appropriate into college courses. Additionally, the SMHS will provide vocational groups to patients that will focus on developing jobs skills. The position is crucial for the facility to continue to provide the Distance Learning Program to mentally disordered and judicially committed patients within the confines of a safe, structured, and secure environment. This will be crucial to prepare patients towards discharge to community living and to reach the optimal quality of life during their continued stay a DSH-Patton.

The successful candidates shall be extremely familiar and proficient in the usage of common office computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. In addition, the candidates must be able to perform policy analysis, revise existing policies, and draft new policies and procedures, track service usage and monitor contract service performance as needed. Other abilities required includes maintaining effective communication with those coming into contact, reaching out to others, and analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action. The ability to design, develop, and implement vocational educational curriculums based on performed assessments and evaluations, monitor, review, and evaluate patient treatment outcomes are a must. Desired qualities include emotional stability, confidence, patience, tolerance, flexibility, tact, attention to details, ability to maintain organization, willingness to be a team player, orientation to customer services, and ability to manage large workload with short notice and tight timeframe. Candidates should be collaborative team players and evidence solid clinical judgment and professional boundaries with patients and co-workers. A desirable candidate will be known for personal initiative, independent functioning, and a strong work ethic.

In addition, the qualified person must be a clear and direct communicator, possess excellent writing skills for report writing. Other desired qualities include being patient-oriented, ability to maintain confidentiality, awareness of safety / security, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a large and varying caseload.

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Staff Mental Health Specialist classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully : Staff Mental Health Specialist Exam Bulletin

Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Tuesday , May 20, 2025.

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

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

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

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

• STAFF MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-477550

Position #(s) : 502-025-8325-XXX

Working Title :

Staff Mental Health Specialist- Vocational Services

Classification :

STAFF MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST $6,430.00 - $8,049.00 A

of Positions : Work Location :

San Bernardino County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DSH - Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http : / / www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website : https : / / www.dsh.ca.gov / Patton

Special Requirements

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [email protected] . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk / spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience / education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start / end dates (MM / DD / YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #477550 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received / processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number.

Who May Apply : Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach "surplus letters" to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 : 5 / 20 / 2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 :

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N / A

Attn : Exam / Hiring Unit

3102 E. Highland Ave

Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals - Patton

N / A

Exam / Hiring Unit

3102 E. Highland Ave

Patton , CA 92369

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 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 :

Please address the following questions :

1. Provide a brief statement of your education, relevant training, and further describe your background, experience, and knowledge in working with individuals with a serious mental illness. How have you supported their educational or vocational goals?

2. Describe your experience in facilitating vocational or skill building groups. What types of groups have you led, and how do you measure their effectiveness?

3. Explain your role in supporting distance learning students in a mental health facility. What strategies do you use to help them remain engaged and successful?

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 :

Training and Development (T&D) assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following :

An employee must have permanent status in their present State classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Staff Mental Health Specialist classification.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : https : / / www.dsh.ca.gov / Patton

Human Resources Contact :

Human Resources-Employment Unit

909) 742-5550

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 : Rachel Guerrero

909) 742-5243

[email protected]

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.

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.