| Location | Napa, CA |
| Salary | $7,428–$12,497 Per Year |
Job Posting: Health Services Specialist (Safety) DSH - Napa Central Nursing Services
Department of State Hospitals
JC-528759
HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)
$7,428.00 - $12,497.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 8/28/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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Job Description and Duties
DSH - Napa is seeking multiple candidates for Health Services Specialist (Central Nursing Services) to provide clinical oversight and coordination of nursing services across our inpatient psychiatric hospital. This role serves as a key clinical resource, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while supporting nursing staff, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and hospital-wide operations.
Working under the direction of Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services/Supervising Registered Nurse/Nurse Administrator, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient care, support clinical decision-making, coordinate medical emergencies and outside hospital transfers, oversee documentation and quality initiatives, and promote evidence-based practice in a complex behavioral health environment.
Duties: Monitor and evaluate the quality and delivery of nursing services; serve as the clinical leader during medical and psychiatric emergencies; provide oversight of clinical nursing operations consistent with the provisions of the Joint Commission; coordinate outside medical appointments, hospital transfers, and continuity of care following return to the facility; conduct daily nursing rounds, identify opportunities for quality improvement, and recommended corrective actions; supports staff training and education on nursing procedures.
We are looking for exceptional clinical judgement and critical thinking. Strong leadership and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Integrity, professionalism, and accountability. Reliability, sound judgement, and dependability. The ability to coach, mentor, and support staff while promoting a culture of safety and respect. A commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care to individuals receiving psychiatric treatment.
At DSH Napa Central Nursing Services, you'll be a part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of patients through compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Our nursing leaders play a vital role in advancing quality, supporting staff development, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-528759
Position #(s):
480-244-9699-002
480-244-9699-003
Working Title:
Health Services Specialist (Safety) DSH - Napa Central Nursing Services
Classification:
HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)
$7,428.00 - $12,497.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
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: 8/28/2026
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
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: HR - Hiring Unit Wilkins Cottage
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
HR - Hiring Unit Wilkins Cottage
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
07:00 AM - 04:00 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:
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.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Other benefits include:
Free Parking
On-site childcare
Electric Vehicle charging stations
Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
On-site exercise facility
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Tess Oracion
(707) 253-5756
Teresita.Oracion@dsh.ca.gov
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:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 253-5562
Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.ca.gov
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.
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