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The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking bright, collaborative, energetic, well qualified candidates, with a "Can-Do" disposition for the position of Collaborative Courts Coordinator.

Under general direction, the Collaborative Courts Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities, policy and program support, and successful operation of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo's collaborative courts. The Coordinator is also responsible for working with judicial officers, court staff, and staff of county justice agencies to ensure the successful operation of the various collaborative courts, including Pathways Mental Health Court, Bridges Treatment Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court, Military Diversion Court, 1370 Court, and Restitution Court.

Examples Of Duties:

 

• Work with the collaborative courts judges and support their leadership role by coordinating collaborative court program activities.
• Provide judicial officers with administrative and technical support to increase operational functioning of each of the collaborative court programs; Use professional judgment by working independently when necessary and advising collaborative court judges when appropriate.
• Work with Court management, staff, and justice partners to calendar and coordinate court case referrals to the appropriate collaborative court.
• Coordinate stakeholder collaborative court workgroup to include County justice partners (District Attorney, Private Defender Program, Probation Department, Sheriff's Department, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services).
• Develop and maintain collaborative court program manuals. 
• Provide the collaborative court judges and stakeholder agencies with program related information.
• Coordinate program documentation, data collection and data flow process development.
• Research data collection models and using national collaborative court data collection standards, develop San Mateo Court model for tracking defendant enrollment, probation violation, program completion, and recidivism rates.
• Prepare monthly data reports on drug court and behavioral health court cases that describe outcomes; Provide JCC and granting agencies with quarterly program progress reports as requested.
• Develop San Mateo Collaborative Court Program informational materials and update as necessary. 
• Develop and maintain content for collaborative court web page on the court's web site.
• Identify national and state collaborative court judicial education programs for use by judicial officers and collaborative justice partners.
• Research trends in collaborative court programs and treatment; Disseminate information and provide updates to judiciary and program partners.
• Oversee San Mateo collaborative court grants and reporting.
• Coordinate applications for state and national collaborative court grants.
• Work with Court's Policy Analyst to research grant opportunities and assist with writing proposals with support from Court management.
• Evaluate programs for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Extract data from existing data collection sources for reporting and program analysis; Collaborate with court staff and partner agencies to supplement data.
• Analyze data to understand program trends and to support policy changes.
• Work closely with the staff of State Judicial Council to determine most current data gathering tools, including cost/benefit analysis.
• Ensure program sustainability for all collaborative court programs.
• Coordinate the court's forensic evaluation process.

 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• A baccalaureate degree in social sciences, communications, economics, business administration, public administration, and/or course work in the field of criminal justice, and
• Two years of progressively responsible professional work experience in fieldwork or case management experience, to include project or program case management in the fields of addictions, human/family services, health services, or public safety.  Two years of experience related to collaborative justice programs is preferred.

Up to two years of the education requirement may be substituted, on a year for year basis, with additional related experience.  Up to two years of the experience requirement may be substituted, by an advanced degree in law, public administration, social work, business administration, psychology, or communications.
 
Knowledge of:

• Project management and coordination
• Program evaluation methodologies
• Research and information gathering techniques
• Statistical methods and analysis
• Collaborative Justice programs, such as drug diversion programs, alcohol or substance abuse treatment programs, and behavioral health alternatives

Ability to:

• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work effectively with the Court's collaborative justice partners
• Advise judicial officers on a variety of related issues with confidence and reliability
• Organize and present ideas and recommendations both orally and in writing
• Gather, organize, and assess large amounts of data; determine appropriate data for extraction and analysis
• Write comprehensive and compelling reports, in a timely manner
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of analytical work
• Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, with justice partners, the public, other Court staff, and other government agencies as a knowledgeable and competent resource
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office and meeting room environment; with continuous contact with judicial officers, other governmental agencies and social service agencies, management staff, other staff, and the public.

Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift, move and transport objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and facsimile. Must be able to travel within San Mateo and occasionally travel to other locations throughout the state for related meetings.     

 

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION
Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. 

Responses to the Supplemental Questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment Application Form. Failure to submit supplemental responses will result in the removal of your application from the process.  (Please be complete, yet concise, in your responses.  The information contained in your responses will be used in the application screening process.)

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a written and/or performance exercise(s). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: January 28, 2019 at 11:50 p.m., PST
Applicant Screening:  Week of February 4, 2019
Panel Interviews:  February 18 and/or February 19, 2019

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.   Note: Although the County is conducting the recruitment with the Superior Court, this position is not a County position.

Analyst:  Mandy Singh (01142019) (Collaborative Courts Coordinator - X119)

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

     This position is responsible for performing paralegal duties in connection with the Litigation Department requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to drafting discovery responses, preparing administrative records, responding to public record act requests, and assisting attorneys with day-to-day management of their case files. The ideal candidate will possess experience drafting discovery papers, performing legal research and fact finding, retrieving and collecting documents, interviewing witnesses, and summarizing depositions and/or medical records.  The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented with good analytical skills, a team player who possesses strong organizational and computer skills and will have good oral and written communication skills.  This position is a regular position with a limit date of June 30,2019. Any extension of this position is subject to the City Manager's approval. 

 

      

     Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Analyst I or Legal Analyst II level.  The annual salary range for a Legal Analyst I is $67121.60 to $81619.20 and the annual salary range for a Legal Analyst II is $73257.60 to $89044.80.

 

     In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Legal Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

      

 

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

      

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 

 

     Minimum Qualifications:  Training and experience equivalent to: 

 

      

 

     1.    Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

 

     2.    Experience:  

 

     Legal Analyst I:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which at least one (1) year includes experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

 

     Legal Analyst II:  Six (6) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which three (3) years include experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

 

     Acceptable Substitution

 

     An Associates Degree OR 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university AND additional years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

 

     Completion of a Paralegal program, including possession of a Paralegal Certificate, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience OR one (1) year of the education requirement.

 

     3.    Required License: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

 

     4.    Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.  Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

 

     Competencies

 

     The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

 

     Job Expertise - Demonstrates experience working in a litigation paralegal position, which includes current civil litigation paralegal defense work experience and most of the following tasks:  Drafting discovery responses, propounding discovery, document retrieval and collection, conducting factual investigations, preparing witnesses for deposition and trial, and assisting attorneys with preparation for trial.

 

     Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills;

 

      displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

 

     Computer Skills - Experienced with applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Prolaw (or similar document management tool).

 

     Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

 

     Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

 

     Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

 

     Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

 

      Selection Process

 

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, answers to the job-specific questions, practical exercises, interview, references, and background check, including obtaining criminal history records.  Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be forwarded to the interview and practical exercise phases of the selection process. 

 

      

 

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

 

     *  Please describe your educational background, including: (1) any legal/paralegal coursework, (2) legal studies or college level coursework, (3) completion of a paralegal program possessing a paralegal certificate or law degree.

     * Please describe your paralegal work history, including current civil defense experience, including: (1) the type(s) of cases you have worked on, (2) plaintiff or defense, (3) and any particular area(s) of expertise.

     * Please describe your experience drafting responses to discovery, including: (1) the type(s) discovery papers you’ve prepared, (2) the area of law in which you worked related to the documents, and (3) state or federal court.

     *  Describe an example where you worked collaboratively with other employees or work groups in the legal sector. What was the outcome?

 

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. 

 

     If you have any questions concerning the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Kevin S. Lee at kevin.lee@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-1908.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

     This position is responsible for performing transactional paralegal duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to, drafting, reviewing and editing a variety of contracts, resolutions and ordinances, coordination with City or other government departments or agencies, involvement in the City Council agenda process, and responding to public record act requests.  The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.  Incumbents must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Windows environment.

 

     Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Analyst I or Legal Analyst II level.  The annual salary range for a Legal Analyst I is $67121.60 to $81619.20 and the annual salary range for a Legal Analyst II is $73257.60 to $89044.80.

 

     In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Legal Analyst classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 

     This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

 

 

     Minimum Qualifications:  Training and experience equivalent to: 

 

      

 

     1.    Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.  

 

      

 

     2.    Experience:  

 

     Legal Analyst I:  Three (3) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which at least one (1) year includes experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

 

     Legal Analyst II:  Six(6) years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal experience, of which three (3) years include experience performing investigations, processing liability claims, OR researching and preparing legal documents such as discovery documents, pleadings, contracts, ordinances, or resolutions.

 

     3.         Acceptable Substitution

 

     An Associates Degree OR 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university AND additional years of increasingly responsible investigations or paralegal work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.

 

      

 

     Completion of a Paralegal program, including possession of a Paralegal Certificate, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience OR one (1) year of the education requirement.

 

     4.        Required License: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

 

     5.        Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country.  Please be informed that the City of San José will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

 

     Competencies

 

     The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:

     * Job Expertise - Demonstrates experience with drafting, reviewing, and editing various types of contracts, knowledge of a governmental or agency body’s agenda process, and knowledge of legal principles and terminology.

     * Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

     * Computer Skills - Experienced with applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Prolaw (or similar document management tool).

     * Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

     * Analytical Thinking – Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

     * Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

     * Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

 

     Selection Process

     The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume, answers to the job-specific questions, practical exercises, interview, references, and background check, including obtaining criminal history records.  Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be forwarded to the interview and practical exercise phases of the selection process. 

 

     You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process.  Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for each text response. 

      

     * Please describe the nature and extent of your transactional paralegal experience related to contracts, including: (1) the types you have reviewed/edited/drafted, (2) the volume and frequency, and (3) what tasks you performed related to these contracts.

 

     * Please describe your experience with a City or agency meeting agenda process (e.g. City Council or Board of Directors). 

        

     * Have you worked on a group project in your employment in the legal sector?  If so, please describe an example where you worked collaboratively with other employees or work groups. What was the outcome?

 

     You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

 

     If you have any questions concerning the duties of this position, please contact Cristin Reak-Zeljak at Cristin.Reak-Zeljak@sanjoseca.gov or (408) 535-1209.

The Paralegal performs a variety of legal, administrative, secretarial, and office support duties of considerable complexity requiring thorough knowledge of the department, its procedures, and operational details; provides administrative support to management and departmental staff in the City Attorney's Office; composes and prepares correspondence using considerable judgment in content and style; performs skilled word processing, data entry, and typing; provides information to the public and staff requiring knowledge of department services, policies, and procedures; provides assistance for a wide variety of confidential assignments; and performs related work as required.

This is an experienced-level class in the legal support functional area. Incumbents at this level are capable of performing complex legal, administrative, and office support duties, including taking and transcribing meeting minutes and assisting in department-related projects and programs. Employees at this level must be able to perform independent legal research and are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area(s) of responsibility, working with a high degree of independent judgment, tact, and initiative. 

Typical Duties

• Provides administrative support in the City Attorney's Office by assisting with duties of a complex and confidential nature related to City Council activities, employees' bargaining units, employee grievances, claims and lawsuits filed against the City, and personnel issues; acts as a liaison between the department and other staff or the public, coordinating resolutions when appropriate.
• Prepares and files all pleadings in Superior and Federal Court including criminal pleadings, civil pleadings, and weapons forfeitures; maintains calendars for filings and court dates.
• Screens calls, visitors, and incoming mail; provides information to the public by phone or in person requiring an understanding of department services and City policies and procedures; listens to questions and interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents according to existing guidelines; responds to citizen and staff inquiries and complaints; refers citizens to the appropriate department source; coordinates or resolves problems of a moderate nature when appropriate.
• Tracks and maintains litigation calendars, including recording follow-up trial dates, action dates, and disposition of cases.
• Coordinates arrangements for serving of summonses, complaints, and other legal documents by outside parties; coordinates the response to subpoenas by staff or other City departments.
• Composes, types, edits, and proofreads a variety of complex documents, including forms, memos, legal documents, agreements, ordinances, real property documents, administrative, statistical, and staff reports, and correspondence for department staff from rough draft, dictation equipment, handwritten copy, verbal instructions, or from other material; inputs and retrieves data and text using a computer terminal; checks draft documents for punctuation, spelling, and grammar; makes or suggests corrections to drafts.
• Researches and analyzes criminal and civil law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes; drafts correspondence and documents to others regarding answers to legal questions, legal opinions, appeals, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, deposition notices, resolutions, settlement agreements, contracts, collections, and other legal documents; prepares and assembles reports.
• Assists with or administers special projects and/or programs as assigned by management staff; provides assistance to department staff in various research and department-related projects.
• Organizes and carries out administrative assignments; researches, compiles, and organizes information and data from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs in assigned area; checks and tabulates standard mathematical or statistical data; prepares and assembles reports, manuals, articles, announcements, and other informational materials.
• Maintains department and staff calendars and makes meeting arrangements; schedules meetings between City staff or between City staff and other groups or organizations; arranges for necessary setup and materials to be available at meetings.
• Verifies and reviews forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; applies departmental and program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Develops and implements file, index, tracking, and record-keeping systems; maintains law library materials; researches records within areas of assigned responsibility to prepare reports and provide follow-up information to customer and staff inquiries.
• Monitors and orders office and other related supplies; prepares, processes, and tracks purchase requisitions for services and materials; receives and processes vendor invoices; prepares requests for payment for department head approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of:
Organization and function of public agencies, including the role of an elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions. Sufficient legal terminology necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Procedures, methods, and practices involved in composing, processing, typing, formatting, and filing a variety of legal documents. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Modern office administrative and secretarial practices and procedures, including the use of standard office equipment. Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence. Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. Business mathematics and basic statistical techniques. Record-keeping principles and procedures. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

Ability to:
Maintain confidentiality and be discreet in handling and processing confidential information and data. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Perform responsible administrative and secretarial support work with accuracy, speed, and general supervision. Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Compose legal documents, correspondence, and reports independently or from brief instructions. Make accurate mathematical, financial, and statistical computations. Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems. Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, discretion, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Education 
Equivalent to a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association or 24 semester units of college coursework in law, legal assistance or a related field

AND

Experience
One (1) year of experience in the research, review, and preparation of legal documents and pleadings. Public sector experience is desired.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment
• Registration as a Notary Public is desired

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:Interested candidates must complete an online application. Resumes cannot be substituted for a completed application. The

• The most qualified candidates, as determined by initial screening of applications, will be invited to a panel interview.
• Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 28, 2019. 
• The eligibility list will be established from the interview process. Individuals on the eligibility list may be asked to participate in a second round of interviews based on specific individual qualifications and the City's needs. The eligibility list will remain in effect for one (1) year for potential future vacancies.

The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at hr@sanramon.ca.gov.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

 

****SIGN ON BONUS: $25,000 sign on bonus paid out following the completion of the first full pay period.  No repayment following 24 months of service.****

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for one (1) special individual to serve as a Psychiatrist I/II for the Adult Services Division. The Psychiatrist I/II will provide medical and psychiatric treatment and diagnostic services to clients in the caseload of Tri-City and provide collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team in a public mental health center. Provide integrated, effective, and high quality behavioral health care to the residents of Pomona, Claremont and La Verne with moderate to severe functional impairment due to mental illness. The Psychiatrist I/II will advise staff on appropriate treatment techniques for specific cases and examine and treat clients requiring difficult forms of psychiatric treatment.  The Psychiatrist I/II will report to the Medical Director.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Diagnosing and treatment of adults with severe and persistent mental illness;
• Provide medication monitoring and support services to adults 18 years or older with severe and persistent mental illness;
• Perform intake and diagnostic interviews on a scheduled and emergent basis;
• Participate in diagnostic staff evaluation of clients;
• Provide medical psychiatric treatment of clients;
• Maintain and disseminate medical records and reports in compliance with Federal, State and Agency regulations, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, Public Law 111-005 (“HITECH Act”);
• Provide medical consultative services to the mental health services staff; lead team conferences and provide clinical direction in unit(s) to which assigned; other duties as assigned, etc.

The San Mateo County Health System is seeing experienced Spanish-Speaking Certified Medical Assistants to join its Care Team.

The current vacancies are in:

• Fair Oaks Health Center, located at 2710 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 - one Full-Time, Extra Help position and one Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• OB/GYN Clinic, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.
• Specialty Clinics, located at 222 W. 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403 - One Full-Time, Limited Term position.
• Coastside Clinic, located at 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Suite 100A, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 - One Full-Time, Extra Help position.

Under direct supervision of licensed staff, Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs) perform a variety of patient care and other services required to treat patients in a health services outpatient or mobile clinic. 

The ideal candidate will have experience in an Ambulatory Care Clinic and documenting in an Electronic Medical Record. Knowledge of working in Care Teams and Patient Centered Medical Home terminology is preferred, but not required.

Compensation:

 

Salary:

Medical Services Assistants II who are assigned to the clinics and perform advanced patient care duties as defined in the classification specification shall receive a differential of 6.2% in addition to all other compensation.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Extra Help positions - Extra-help positions are short-term employment for up to 1040 hours which is equivalent to about six months; however, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help assignments are at-will and the employee is paid on an hourly basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.

NOTE: For the Full-Time, Limited Term positions - This is an at-will position.  Limited Term positions are designated for a specific and limited period of time, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 3 years depending on the assignment. Benefits package for term positions are similar to regular positions EXCEPT for retirement. Term employees receive a 401A retirement package and are not eligible for retiree health benefits or a defined benefit pension.

 

One vacancy filled at either the I or II level depending upon qualifications. Applicants must apply for each level they feel they are qualified for. No paper applications accepted.

 

One vacancy filled at either the I or II level depending upon qualifications. Applicants must apply for each level they feel they are qualified for. No paper applications accepted.