Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 the 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. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

The Nurse Consultant (NC) I is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the licensing of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTFs), Psychiatric Health Facilities (PHFs) and Mental Health Rehabilitation Centers (MHRCs). The NCI will travel and conduct in-depth licensing inspections of these facilities, conduct investigations of complaints and unusual incidents regarding client medical care, prepare comprehensive written narrative reports of investigations and inspections, including conclusions and recommendations, and prepares written statements of deficiencies when deemed appropriate, advise and provide technical assistance to administrators regarding state mental health licensing facility requirements for uniform application of and compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to client care, including nursing, physician, pharmacy, social, and related service and respond to legal actions as an expert witness, Primary responsibility is for uniform application of and compliance with state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the clinical care of clients/patients received in DHCS licensed mental health facilities, which will include evaluation and consultation on the subjects of regulatory requirements, facility policy and procedure, nursing care services, physician services, pharmacy services, dietetic services and social and other related services. Responsibilities and duties include varied and complex tasks related to inspections, investigations, surveys, and evaluations of mental health facilities overseen by Mental Health Licensing Branch.

Travel, including overnight, by airplane, train, automobile, and other transportation, up to 30% of the time, is required.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [email protected] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.

This position has been advertised as "Until Filled".

Applications will be reviewed on the following internal cutoff dates until a hire has been made: 

8/15/2024, 8/29/2024, 9/12/2024, 9/26/2024, 10/10/2024, 10/24/2024, 11/07/2024, 11/21/2024, 12/05/2024, 12/19/2024, and 1/02/2025.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

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

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
2. Complete the statement of qualifications and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
4. Once you have applied, take the Medical Consultant II Exam  CalCareers .

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 may be required upon appointment.

Supplemental Application Requirement Section

Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SA with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SA.

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question(s):

1. With the multitude of Nursing positions available in the private sector, what interests you most about this specific position within state service and what skills/knowledge/abilities would you contribute to ensure successful program implementation and operation?

The SA must have each response numbered, no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SA may not be considered for this position.

Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

Interested candidates must meet educational requirements.

Travel required 30% of the time.

Position may require overnight travel for up to 4 consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

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:

• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes in workload, and shift focus when needed.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive, and professional working relationships with departmental leadership, various government entities and stakeholders.

• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks.

• Effective communication, business acumen, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Information

This position is designated as a field-based position that regularly conducts site visits and interacts with health care partners, providers, or others. This position is eligible to telework up to five days a week in accordance with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203.  Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

The selected candidate will be assigned an available DHCS office closest to their residence prior to their start date. The selected candidate will be required to report to their assigned DHCS office and other DHCS locations as needed.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to 37 regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute  expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

For a list of possible DHCS office assignment locations, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.

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 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.
• Supplemental Application -

  Refer to the Supplemental Application Requirement Section for instructions.

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