Health Program Manager

The PositionThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 12/5/2025, 3/2/2026, 6/5/2026, 9/4/2026, 12/4/2026. Under direction, performs management, administrative and/or supervisory duties for contracted and/or county-operated health or mental health programs and services including, but not limited to, staff supervision, program development and implementation, program monitoring and evaluation, and program service coordination; and performs related duties as assigned. All applicants meeting the minimum requirements are welcome to apply. At this time there are immediate vacancies for which various licensure is required. If you possess licensure in one or more of the fields directly below and meet the other minimum requirements, you are encouraged to apply. Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage, Family and Child Counselor, Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse.Examples Of Knowledge And AbilitiesKnowledge of theories, principles, goals and objectives of public health and mental health programs; principles, practices, funding sources, laws and regulations, and administrative requirements in the program area to which assigned; principles, practices and techniques of program planning, development and evaluations; principles and procedures of budget preparation and monitoring, including budgets involving grants, contracted services, and state and federal funding; principles and techniques of supervision and management; techniques of contract negotiations and monitoring; social, economic, cultural and other issues impacting program area.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, supervise and evaluate complex program activities and diverse staff; apply principles and techniques to problems and issues; build coalitions among groups with differing needs and objectives; analyze and evaluate data and information, and make appropriate recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups; communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; represent the department and/or the County; maintain accurate records and files.Employment QualificationsMinimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described. Typical ways include: possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in a field relevant to the health or mental health program to which assigned; some positions in mental health may require a master's degree as specified in Special Requirements. And three years of experience managing, coordinating and/or supervising health or mental health services relevant to the specialty option (Health or Mental Health) needed for program area to which assigned, and comparable to the duties of Senior Health Program Coordinator, Health Program Coordinator, or the Mental Health Program Coordinator. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice. Special Requirements Failure to obtain and/or maintain required licenses may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service rules. 1. Some positions in this class involve responsibility for management and supervision of direct patient care, and persons appointed to such positions may be required, in accordance with applicable federal and/or state regulations, to possess and maintain a current valid license issued by the State of California as a Psychiatrist; Psychologist; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Marriage, Family and Child Counselor; Registered Nurse; or Public Health Nurse. 2. The Director of Public Health Nursing is responsible for the professional nursing component of the County's public health nursing/field services program.

The incumbent appointed to this position must, by State law, possess and maintain a current valid Registered Nurse license and meet the current State requirements for a Director of Public Health Nursing (California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and any other applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time of appointment). 3. The Emergency Medical Services Program Coordinator must possess and maintain an Emergency Medical Technician I or higher certificate either at the time of appointment or within one year of appointment. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.Employee BenefitsAt Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include: dental insurance, vision benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health insurance, health savings account (HSA), life insurance, critical illness, retiree health savings plan (RHSP), deferred compensation, vacation with pay beginning at 10 days annually, increasing over a period of years to a maximum of 25 days, 14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors, sick leave equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation, tuition reimbursement, the County's defined-benefit pension plan managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement, basic life insurance benefit at no cost, additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction, a deferred compensation program available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents, a wellness incentive program recognizing and awarding time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record, two separate flexible spending accounts (FSA's) allowing employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses, a dependent care reimbursement account allowing employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working, a medical reimbursement account allowing pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan, and workers' compensation protection in case of injury while on the job.