Job Posting: Program Director - Continuum - EHR
Department of State Hospitals
JC-521103
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)
$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 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: 7/2/2026
Application Methods:
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Job Description and Duties
The Department of State Hospitals - Napa is accepting applications for a Full Time Limited Term Program Director - Continuum-Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, through partnership with diverse groups of leaders (clinical, technology, administration and financial) and stakeholders provide oversight of the EHR initiative and EHR related projects at the hospital level in collaboration with the Continuum-EHR Project Team in support of the Department of State Hospital's goals and objectives. Provides oversight of the EHR project clinical change management at the hospital level. Leads the planning, training and implementation of the EHR at the facility. Provides clinical, operational, and technical assistance and serves as resource to the project team. Participates in organizational strategic planning as it relates to EHR objectives, and strategic information systems planning. Formulates, determines and regularly assesses critical EHR implementation priorities to meet the facility's specific needs. Incumbent will have the overall responsibility for directing a training and quality assurance program for EHR implementation at the facility, reviewing and approving training plans and evaluating progress in training all clinical staff at the facility. Develop, distribute and manage EHR project communications to all facility staff. Establish local hospital operational policies and procedures to meet critical EHR project objectives. Ensure policies and procedures are developed and followed; and identify areas of improvement/streamlining to increase effectiveness in obtaining customer satisfaction. Establish standard of performance necessary to achieve defined EHR project objectives. Provide direct administrative and clinical direction and supervision to the Program Assistant and Supervising Registered Nurse (once hired). Assume responsibility for the recruitment and hiring of qualified team members. Serves as the primary liaison between the project team and the hospital executive leadership. Works with a diverse group of leaders and stakeholders and demonstrates success in moving key stakeholders to positive resolution. Provides leadership in the coordination of interdisciplinary activities. Acts as the primary liaison between stakeholders to ensure project implementations change approvals are optimized based on workflow redesign. Escalates decisions and issues as needed to the Executive Director during implementation and change request activities. Coordinates project related issues with other efforts. Reviews and resolves project issues not resolved at lower levels. Assumes responsibility for problem assessment and resolution. Works with operational and clinical leadership and relevant support departments to achieve defined goals and advance the integration of clinical and operational information.
Limited Term positions may be appointed up to 12 months or extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent. The position will be filled based upon budget approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Travel frequency is 5% of the time.
Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-521103
Position #(s):
480-000-8103-XXX
Working Title:
Program Director - Continuum - EHR
Classification:
PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)
$9,741.00 - $11,334.00 R
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - 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
Special Requirements
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: 7/2/2026
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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: Exams & Hiring Unit
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
Melissa Eilbracht
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
Closed for Lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM Monday - Friday
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.
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:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@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) 312-6255
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.
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