The City of Hayward is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Mental Health Professional.
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com.
Application submitted through CalOpps.org will not be considered.
Salary: $125,985.60 - $153,129.60 Annually
Full-Time Employment
Job Number:
H443-2024-05
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday May 31, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
THE POSITION:
To administer and manage the mental health programs and services of the Hayward Police Department. Under general direction, plans, provides, and implements mental health services and programs within the Hayward Police Department.
Under the direction of the Police Chief, the Police Mental Health Professional has primary responsibility for programs intended to support the emotional well-being of Police Department employees and their families, administering programs of counseling and therapy for police-related mental health issues and implementing department mental health policies and services.
The Police Mental Health Professional work is specifically concerned with the detection and non-medical treatment of police-related stress, emotional and mental health issues associated with law enforcement work; with crisis intervention and negotiation; organizational diagnosis and development specific to police issues and problems.
You are:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of police culture and be able to adapt to the needs of officers, their families, and the community. Awareness and respect for Police culture and how it impacts perceptions and individual responses. The ability to empathize and understand Police related psychological, behavioral, social, and life-style related topics. The ideal candidate will have resilience and patience to cope with challenging and emotionally demanding situations, and strategies for managing stress effectively. This position offers one of the most rewarding careers in psychology. Possession of a law degree is highly desirable.
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Essential Duties
Essential Duties
What you will do:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct care to departmental personnel base by conducting clinical assessments, evaluations, and diagnosis and providing therapeutic interventions.
Prepare comprehensive psychological and other documentation, diagnostic and interview findings, clinic evaluations, and recommendations for treatment. Maintains clinical notes including subjective, objective, assessment, and case planning observations and findings in compliance with HIPAA and all applicable legal and ethical standards for best practice in clinical mental health service provision.
Perform critical incident interventions for departmental personnel involved in traumatic incidents.
Provide oversight and direction over counseling and treatment programs in agreement and conjunction with departmental policies and procedures; provides on-site and follow-up counseling sessions.
Participate in professional staff conferences concerning mental health assessment and treatment.
Research topics and presents comprehensive training programs, workshops, and lectures on a variety of topics to department staff.
Provide consultation and presents training; implements programs for the early detection and management of mental health conditions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of:
- Principles, current practices, and techniques of psychology, psychotherapeutic treatment The principles, methods, techniques, materials, and devices used in clinical psychology.
- Principles of behavioral health intervention
- Methods and techniques of conducting mental health interviews.
- Methods and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy.
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and differential diagnosis
- Mental health test procedures and standard test forms and devices used in measuring psychological characteristics, and research methods.
- Statistics as applied to tests and measurements.
- Best practices of clinical documentation, HIPAA regulations and all other applicable legal and ethical standards.
- Principals, techniques and current practices of supervision and clinical consultation
Ability to:
- Apply, interpret, and explain clinical concepts and principles.
- Diagnose mental and emotional problems and formulate and conduct programs of counseling and therapy to effect improved adjustments.
- Establish rapport with employees to evaluate their behavior and counsel them to follow mental health treatment.
- Report findings clearly and concisely.
- Conduct mental health research.
- Prepare educational material for use in developing training programs relating to the mental health components of supervision and management.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with sworn and professional staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
You have:
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to that which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Experience: One year of post-doctoral experience in the practice of counseling and/or clinical psychology.
Education: A Doctorate degree from an accredited or approved college or university in psychology, educational psychology, or related field
LICENSE: Possession of a license to practice as a Psychologist from the California Board of Psychology - OR – a license to practice as a Psychologist as issued by any other state in the United States of America, provided that the licensee applies for and receives a licensure from the California Board of Psychology within six months of appointment to the position – OR – a license to practice as a Psychoanalyst or Research Psychoanalyst issued by the Medical Board of California- AND - a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Supplemental Information
BENEFITS AND REWARDS:
Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:
- Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
- Vacation - 80 hours minimum
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
- Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health and Wellness Reimbursement
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Apply - Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire which fully describes the nature of their professional experience and qualifications by Friday, 11:59PM on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Application Review -
A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire
The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.
Based on the information provided, employment applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral, practical, written examination and/or supplemental questionnaires reviewed by subject matter experts.
The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a background investigation/sanction screening to the satisfaction of the Hayward Police Department prior to a permanent job offer.
May be required to complete a credentialing review prior to permanent job offer.
Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to: work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment and current software; to grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball; sit for prolonged periods of time; walk, stand, crouch, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat, stoop and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 35 pounds; converse by telephone, by email, in person, and to small or large groups and be clearly understood; read and comprehend legal, technical and complex documents; interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner; and safely drive to various locations throughout the City and County to travel to fulfill assigned duties. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from NEOGOV/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward.
APPLICATIONS
Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. Our on-line application system is provided by Government Jobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Government Jobs Help Desk at (855) 524-5627.
The City of Hayward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
