Program Director

Job Description and Duties Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1), Permanent, Full-Time Program Director position for the Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP). The positions exist in the Clinical Administration Department under the direction of the Clinical Administrator. Interested applicants must possess strong leadership and analytical skills, communicate effectively, and can work independently in identifying the need for developing proposed changes in the department practices, policies, and procedures A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered. Under the oversight of the Clinical Administrator, the Program Director in the Enhanced Treatment Program will perform challenging and complex duties involved in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ETP policies and procedures. Assures that treatment activities conform to applicable statutes, regulations, and policies of the Department of State (DSH) Patton ETP and relevant government agencies as well as Title 22, The Joint Commission Standards, and Environmental Health. In collaboration with DSH-Patton Executive Leadership and DSH Clinical Leadership, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates program goals, objectives, activities, and results. Establishes operational program policies to achieve program objectives, oversees the program quality improvement effort and takes action based on identified problems and proposed solutions. Performs problem-solving and troubleshooting program activities to assure effective treatment and achieve program goals. Appointees will promote the principles of Wellness and Recovery Performance Improvement, maintain standards throughout the program to meet regulatory requirements, i.e., Joint Commission and licensing. Foster an environment of non-violence and safe work practices. The appointees are responsible for the overall management, supervision and assignments of all staff allocated to the program. The incumbent must possess the ability to plan, direct and coordinate a team that provides care and treatment that capitalizes on the progress and discharge plans of the patients served. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Program Director (Menal Disabilities-Safety) classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Program Director (Mental Disabilities-Safety) Exam Bulletin. All interested candidates should submit an application and a Statement of Qualifications to the Human Resources - Employment Unit no later than Wednesday, November 11, 2026. All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application. ***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 Duty Statement. Working Conditions Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PROGRAM DIRECTOR (MENTAL DISABILITIES-SAFETY) Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information DSH - Patton 3102 E. Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton 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 PattonHREmploymentUnit@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. For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control #537232 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number.

Benefits

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Program Director classification. Training and Development Information T&D assignments are temporary assignments of up to 24 months for training purposes. DSH encourages the use of T&D assignments to provide employees the opportunity to obtain any or a combination of the following:

• Provide the experience necessary to satisfy the experience component of the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification or gain competencies for the preferred or desirable qualifications of the T&D classification;
• Provide employees broader experience and skills that will improve their ability to perform in their current position;
• Help prepare employees for future promotions; or
• Facilitate an employee’s entry into a new occupational field. An employee must have permanent status in the present classification. An employee currently in a Limited Term position is not eligible for a T&D assignment. The employee may, but is not required to, satisfy the minimum qualifications of the T&D classification; except, the employee shall possess any licensure, certificate, or similar credential that is a component of the minimum qualifications.