Overview
THE JOB: Under direction, to plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise a Health Services program; and to do other work as required. Responsible for managing specialized County-wide health programs. Supervises the activities of subordinate staff, develops, monitors, and evaluates programs, budgets, grants, and contracts.
The current opening is in the Behavioral Health Division. The Health Services Manager in the Behavioral Health Division performs the functions of a Health Information Systems Manager. The position is responsible for the (1) development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for the Electronic Health Record; (2) direction of Business Systems Analysis Projects; and (3) storage and retrieval of electronic and paper Medical Records. This position supervises I.T. Business Systems Analysts and Office Assistant III staff.
The ideal candidate would have Electronic Health Record systems or I.T. business systems experience, and knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the security of health and personally identifiable information.
The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health care administration, a public health field, health science, nursing, psychology, social work, marriage and family counseling, life sciences, physical sciences, or in a management field such as public or business administration. AND
One year of administrative, supervisory or management experience in a program area to which the position is assigned. Some positions may require a master’s degree pursuant to State law.
Special Requirements: License Requirements: All positions require possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Some positions require one of the following licenses or certificates issued by the State of California: Clinical Psychologist; Registered Nurse; Public Health Nurse; Clinical Social Worker or Marriage Family and Child Counselor. If licensed in another state, State of California licensure must be obtained within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the deadline if: 1) received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date or 2) submitted online before midnight on the final filing date.
Women, minorities, people of color, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.
About County of Santa Cruz
The County’s natural beauty spans from its coastal beaches to its redwood forests. The County also has excellent shopping throughout the local communities and features a lively downtown area in the City of Santa Cruz.