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Notice of Change: Recruitment will be posted continuously until all position(s) are filled.
SALARY
$61.46 $74.21 Hourly
$127840.96 $154358.88 Annually
Bilingual allowance when applicableThe County of Santa Barbara is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Health Care Practitioners to join our team. As a Health Care Practitioner you will play a crucial role in providing highquality care to our patients. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive services.
The County of Santa Barbara Healthdepartment is seeking to fill three 3 Health Care Practitioner vacancies including positions for qualified Physician Assistants Certified Nurse Practitioners or Certified Nurse Midwives. FullTime opportunities are available in Lompoc at the Lompoc Health Care Center for Primary Care and in Santa Maria at the Santa Maria Health Care Center for Primary Care. PartTime opportunity is available in Santa Barbara at the Franklin Health Care Center for Womens Health.
We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list for future FullTime PartTime Extra Help and **1414 vacancies for Health Care PractitionersinSanta Barbara Santa Maria Lompoc and Carpinteria. The employment list will also be utilized by the Behavioral Wellness Department for future vacancies.
**Civil Service Rule 1414. Appointment to Fill Vacancy During Leave of Absence.1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without reapplication or retesting depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.Please select the location(s) and department(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify for this position and pass the required selection steps your name will be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) and department(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.
In addition applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate
NOTE: The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses and at the discretion of the CEO can provide flexible relocation assistance housing and student loan offsets cash incentives and/or vacation and sick leave preaccruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.
POSITIONUnder supervision of a physician/psychiatrist performs examinations and evaluations of patient health/mental state; performs diagnostic and therapeutic tasks in the care and treatment of patients; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Positions may be located in the County Health or Behavioral Wellness Departments. Incumbents perform licenseappropriate diagnostic and treatment tasks under the supervision of a licensed physician or psychiatrist. Incumbents are either: 1 registered nurses who have completed an approved nurse practitioner training program in family practice family planning pediatrics mental health/psychiatric nursing or other specialty; 2 licensed physician assistants assigned to areas of clinical or psychiatric specialty; or 3 certified nurse midwives. Nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives may furnish and devices according to State regulations. Physician assistants may assist physicians in ordering and supplies.
The Ideal Candidate for County Health willpossess:
- Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Community Health Center (CHC) with underserved populations.
- A minimum of one 1 year of experience providing Primary or Urgent Care services.
- Ability to work independently and follow protocols when the supervising physician is offsite.
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish preferred but not required for this position.
- NOTE:The hiring department may test you on your fluency.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTS
County Health Department: Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease promoting wellness and ensuring access to needed health care and our vision is healthier communities through leadership partnership and science. With a staff of 500 and a budget of approximately $83 million County Health serves a population of about 420000 residents in Santa Barbara County.
The Departments range of responsibilities is vast and includes:
- Investigating disease outbreaks
- Conducting health education campaigns
- Inspecting food establishments
- Working with high risk mothers and children
- Operating health clinics for the underserved
- Staffing medical shelters during emergency evacuations
- Caring for our fourlegged friends through our animal control program and many other programs and services.
- Click Here learn more about the Health Care Centers.
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as part of the County Health Department team!
The Departments decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:
- Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse
- Integrity in individual and organizational actions
- Dignity respect and compassion for all persons
- Active involvement of clients and families in treatment recovery and policy development
- Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery
- A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency
- Emphasis on prevention and treatment
- Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative
- Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration
- Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e. staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy energetic and resilient
- Safety for everyone
Employment Standards
- Possession of valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the State Board of Medical Quality Assurance as required by State law; OR
- Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license California Nurse Practitioner Certificate and active furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nurses; OR
- Possession of a valid California Certified Nurse Midwife license and active furnishing number issued by the California Board of Registered Nurses.
Additional Qualification: Some positions may require a United States Drug Enforcement Administration furnishing number. May also require possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License.
Knowledge of: techniques and procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of personal health / mental health problems; ethics and laws under which medicine is practiced and governed; services commonly provided by local health / mental health agencies; roles of the various health occupations; and social economic and cultural factors which influence Public Health/mental health.
Ability to: identify abnormal health conditions/mental disorders; gather complete detailed and accurate medical or psychiatric histories; communicate effectively with physicians/psychiatrists patients and other health professionals; follow established procedures and protocols; recognize and evaluate situations which require the immediate attention of a physician; develop and maintain therapeutic plans for the management of identified health / mental health problems; and interview instruct and counsel patients on health care matters.
Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
- Review applications and supplemental questionnaireto determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
- Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking.Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and autoscored. Candidates final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 13 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS: Veterans preference credit is applicable for this recruitment 5 points for veterans 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: 1 honorable discharge from active military service; or 2 discharge from a military or veterans hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or 3 completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30 or more disability.
To receive veterans preference points you must: 1 check the Veterans Preference Points box on the employment application form 2 submit a copy of your Form DD214 on or before the closing date and 3 pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or learning institution.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by email during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a highrisk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements based on the specific program will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.
Conditional Job Offer:Once a conditional offer of employment has been made the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. Appointee will also be subject to a postoffer medical examination. Appointee must satisfactorily complete a 12 twelvemonth probationary period.
Additionally for the Behavioral Wellness Department a Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made the selected candidates appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a postoffer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a 12 twelvemonth probationary period.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a meritbased selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Posted until all position are filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at .
Farrah Medrano Talent Acquisition Lead
Employment Type
Full-Time
