MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR II

MENTAL HEALTH SUPERVISOR II - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

The current vacancy position is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Health.

Salary: $6,728 to $8,187 per month (SR-26, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

The Mental Health Supervisor series involves responsibility for the management of a clinic providing a variety of mental health services and is responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating a multidisciplinary staff of several types of professionals and, typically, paraprofessionals, clerical staff and other personnel; and performing other related duties as assigned.

The Mental Health Supervisor II is distinguished by its responsibility for directing, supervising, and coordinating a broad variety of mental health services with more types than Level I and a larger number of multidisciplinary professional staff, including subordinate supervisory staff.

The current vacancy position is located in the Affiliated Programs Unit, State Operated Specialized Residential Program (SOSRP), which is a licensed and accredited residential treatment program on the grounds of the Hawaii State Hospital (HSH) campus for patients requiring specialized treatment who are discharged from the hospital.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in sociology, social work, psychology or other related behavioral science; or in nursing; or in rehabilitation, or an activity therapy field (occupational, recreational, industrial or activity therapists).

• Specialized

Experience

• Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in a mental health program concerned with the promotion, protection, preservation, care and improvement of the mental health of individuals. Such experience MUST have demonstrated the applicant's knowledge of the philosophy, principles, concepts and practices relating to the treatment and rehabilitation of the mentally ill, emotionally disturbed and substance abusers.

• Supervisory

Experience

One (1) year of work experience involved in supervising others which included:

• A. Planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others;

• B. Assigning and reviewing their work;

• C. Advising them on difficult problem areas;

• D. Training and developing subordinates; and

• E. Evaluating their work performance.

• Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitution, as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

• The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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• Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call for assistance.

• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM

• The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

• The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

• TESTING INFORMATION

• The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

• In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

• Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

• YOUR JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

• The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

• A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

• Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.

• With Civil Service modernization, effective July 1, 2002, employees appointed to temporary positions may also gain membership in the civil service upon satisfactory completion of an initial probation period of at least six months. As a temporary member of the civil service, you will be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits afforded to members of the civil service, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force of a permanent member of the civil service.

• Paid Holidays

• You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

• Paid Vacation

• You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.

• Paid Sick Leave

• You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.

• Other Leaves

• Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or