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DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING \n\nDEFINITION\n\nUnder the direction of the Director, Division of Mental Health and Hospitals, \nplans, develops and implements a continuing community-based mental \nhealth planning process; serves as the Chief planning officer for the Division \nof Mental Health and Hospitals; consolidates and centralizes all divisional \nplanning requirements mandated under State and Federal legislation; \nupdates the State Plan for Mental Health Services; does other related duties.\n\nNOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. \nA particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this \njob specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.\n\nEXAMPLES OF WORK:\n\nDevelops and upholds goals, objectives, and strategies for all divisional mental \nhealth services.\n\nRecommends and prepares for executive management new legislation and\nchanges to the legislation.\n\nDevelops State standards for county reception (prescreening) services; directs \nthe formulation of county plans to provide such services; develops a fiscal plan \nto implement such services.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility \nfor effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nCoordinates the planning process of a community mental health center as \nestablished in the S.P. for Mental Health Services, as mandated by the Special \nHealth Revenue Act (P.L. 94-63). \n\nMay develop CMHC inventory, need survey, standards, and specialized services \nto select target groups as these relate to the entire spectrum of the Mental Health \nDelivery System.\n\nCoordinates community care programs.\n\nCoordinates the regulatory functions of the health system agencies, especially \nthe review and approval authority of the HSA's overall applications for federal \nassistance under P.L. 94-63. \n\nAssists County mental health administrators in the preparation of annual county plans.\n\nAssists State and County psychiatric hospitals in the preparation of long range \nfacility utilization plans as mandated by the Health Care Administration Board \nunder N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12.\n\nMaintains close liaison with organizational units in areas concerning \nadministrative policies, procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the \ndepartment's activities.\n\nPrepares and directs the preparation of official correspondence and detailed \nreports containing findings, recommendations, and conclusions.\n\nDirects the establishment of essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nREQUIREMENTS:\n\nEDUCATION:\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in \nSocial Work, Sociology, Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, or \nother related field in the social or behavorial sciences. \n\nEXPERIENCE:\n\nFive (5) years of planning experience in the fields of Health and/or Welfare.\n\nLICENSE:\n\nAppointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid\nin New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee\nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.\n\nKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:\n\nKnowledge of the program planning methods.\n\nKnowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Mental Health\n\nKnowledge of planning process as it relates to departmental rules, regulations, \nand procedures\n\nKnowledge of management principles and techniques\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data\n\nAbility to organize and execute designated planning projects \n\nAbility to identify and analyze planning problems\n\nAbility to analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations and apply them to \nspecific situations\n\nAbility to supervise the activities of staff\n\nAbility to provide professional advice and guidance on planning matters\n\nAbility to speak with officials and groups and explain planning projects\n\nAbility to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties\n\nAbility to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative planning \nreports, studies, and surveys containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\n\nAbility to oversee the maintenance of records, reports, maps, plans, and files.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently \nto perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also \nbe considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can \nperform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made \nto their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\nCODES: 32/M32 - 00680 MCK 12/24/05\n\n
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Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Develops and upholds goals, objectives, and strategies for all divisional mental \nhealth services.\n\nRecommends and prepares for executive management new legislation and\nchanges to the legislation.\n\nDevelops State standards for county reception (prescreening) services; directs \nthe formulation of county plans to provide such services; develops a fiscal plan \nto implement such services.\n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility \nfor effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of \nemployees.\n\nCoordinates the planning process of a community mental health center as \nestablished in the S.P. for Mental Health Services, as mandated by the Special \nHealth Revenue Act (P.L. 94-63). \n\nMay develop CMHC inventory, need survey, standards, and specialized services \nto select target groups as these relate to the entire spectrum of the Mental Health \nDelivery System.\n\nCoordinates community care programs.\n\nCoordinates the regulatory functions of the health system agencies, especially \nthe review and approval authority of the HSA's overall applications for federal \nassistance under P.L. 94-63. \n\nAssists County mental health administrators in the preparation of annual county plans.\n\nAssists State and County psychiatric hospitals in the preparation of long range \nfacility utilization plans as mandated by the Health Care Administration Board \nunder N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12.\n\nMaintains close liaison with organizational units in areas concerning \nadministrative policies, procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the \ndepartment's activities.\n\nPrepares and directs the preparation of official correspondence and detailed \nreports containing findings, recommendations, and conclusions.\n\nDirects the establishment of essential records and files.\n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual \nrecording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in \nSocial Work, Sociology, Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, or \nother related field in the social or behavorial sciences.","EXPERIENCE":"Five (5) years of planning experience in the fields of Health and/or Welfare.","LICENSE":"Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid\nin New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee\nmobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the program planning methods.\n\nKnowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Mental Health\n\nKnowledge of planning process as it relates to departmental rules, regulations, \nand procedures\n\nKnowledge of management principles and techniques\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data\n\nAbility to organize and execute designated planning projects \n\nAbility to identify and analyze planning problems\n\nAbility to analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations and apply them to \nspecific situations\n\nAbility to supervise the activities of staff\n\nAbility to provide professional advice and guidance on planning matters\n\nAbility to speak with officials and groups and explain planning projects\n\nAbility to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties\n\nAbility to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative planning \nreports, studies, and surveys containing findings, conclusions, and \nrecommendations.\n\nAbility to oversee the maintenance of records, reports, maps, plans, and files.\n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and \ninformation systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently \nto perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also \nbe considered as acceptable forms of communication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can \nperform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made \nto their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\nCODES: 32/M32 - MCK 12/24/05\n\n"},"searchable_text":"DIRECTOR OFFICE OF PLANNING DEFINITION Under the direction of the Director, Division of Mental Health and Hospitals, plans, develops and implements a continuing community-based mental health planning process; serves as the Chief planning officer for the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals; consolidates and centralizes all divisional planning requirements mandated under State and Federal legislation; updates the State Plan for Mental Health Services; does other related duties. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops and upholds goals, objectives, and strategies for all divisional mental health services. Recommends and prepares for executive management new legislation and changes to the legislation. Develops State standards for county reception (prescreening) services; directs the formulation of county plans to provide such services; develops a fiscal plan to implement such services. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting and/or disciplining of employees. Coordinates the planning process of a community mental health center as established in the S.P. for Mental Health Services, as mandated by the Special Health Revenue Act (P.L. 94-63). May develop CMHC inventory, need survey, standards, and specialized services to select target groups as these relate to the entire spectrum of the Mental Health Delivery System. Coordinates community care programs. Coordinates the regulatory functions of the health system agencies, especially the review and approval authority of the HSA's overall applications for federal assistance under P.L. 94-63. Assists County mental health administrators in the preparation of annual county plans. Assists State and County psychiatric hospitals in the preparation of long range facility utilization plans as mandated by the Health Care Administration Board under N.J.S.A. 26:2H-12. Maintains close liaison with organizational units in areas concerning administrative policies, procedures and rules and regulations pertaining to the department's activities. Prepares and directs the preparation of official correspondence and detailed reports containing findings, recommendations, and conclusions. Directs the establishment of essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS : EDUCATION : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, or other related field in the social or behavorial sciences. EXPERIENCE : Five (5) years of planning experience in the fields of Health and/or Welfare. LICENSE : Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the program planning methods. Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to Mental Health Knowledge of planning process as it relates to departmental rules, regulations, and procedures Knowledge of management principles and techniques Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data Ability to organize and execute designated planning projects Ability to identify and analyze planning problems Ability to analyze, and interpret basic law and regulations and apply them to specific situations Ability to supervise the activities of staff Ability to provide professional advice and guidance on planning matters Ability to speak with officials and groups and explain planning projects Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative planning reports, studies, and surveys containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to oversee the maintenance of records, reports, maps, plans, and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. 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