PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY)

Program Assistant•Electronic Health Record, Metropolitan State Hospital 26-125 Department of State Hospitals

JC-517045

•Program Assistant•Electronic Health Record, Metropolitan State Hospital 26-125 PROGRAM

ASSISTANT

(MENTAL

DISABILITIES-SAFETY

) $9,274.00•$10,796.00 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:

5/22/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL

•Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County Under the supervision of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) Program Director, the Program Assistant assists in managing logistics for system updates, communication, job aids, training, working with clinical supervisors, program management to ensure training is scheduled for all HER initiatives. Create local initiative for EHR program planning, development, and implementation; manage logistics of activities related to EHR system updates; coordinates with training officers and clinical supervisors to ensure EHR related trainings are scheduled and completed; administratively supervise local facility organizational change initiatives to improve EHR system adoption and increase end user and patient satisfaction; establish and provide support for local EHR program priorities; act on behalf of the Program Director in their absence; and other duties and responsibilities. Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, analyze complex problems and take appropriate action, and communicate effectively. Minimum Qualifications Either I Two years of clinical nursing experience in the Department of Mental Health performing the duties of a class comparable in level of responsibility to that of a Supervising Registered Nurse or Unit Supervisor in a treatment program for the mentally disabled. Or II Two years of clinical experience as a psychiatric social worker, psychologist, rehabilitation therapist, or teacher in a treatment program for the mentally disabled. To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=3951 •Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

 DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

(MENTAL

DISABILITIES-SAFETY

) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-517045

Position #(s): 487-511-8102-XXX

Working Title:

Program Assistant•Electronic Health Record, Metropolitan State Hospital 26-125

Classification:

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

(MENTAL

DISABILITIES-SAFETY

) $9,274.00•$10,796.00 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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH•Metropolitan Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at

DSH-Metropolitan:

Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note:

If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail. 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:

5/22/2026