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County of Santa Cruz

<div><div><div>County of S a nta Cruz
 
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:
LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT 
 
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Candidates
 
Encouraged to Apply
Supplemental Questionnaire Required
Open and Promotional
 
Job # 26-NW8-01
Salary: $5,789 &ndash; 7,325 / Month
 
 
Closing Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
County Equity Statement 
 
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every
 
status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
 
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.
THE JOB: Under general supervision, provides direction in assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of
 
Medical Assistants and medical office support staff; provides difficult or specialized medical office support
 
and technical support services to physicians or other licensed medical professionals; performs direct patient
 
care and treatment; and performs other work as required. 
 
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required
 
knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
 
 
One year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Medical Assistant for the County of Santa Cruz or
 
other healthcare organization. 
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License Requirements: Possession and maintenance of a valid Professional Medical
 
Assistant Certificate issued by one of the following: 1) American Association of Medical Assistants, 2) The
 
American Medical Technologists, 3) The California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants 4) Multiskilled
 
Medical Certification Institute Inc. or 5) National Health Career Association. Possession and maintenance of a
 
valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by
 
the appointing authority. 
 
Background Investigation: Fingerprinting and background investigation are required.
 
 
Other Special Requirements: In accordance with the Medical Practice Act of the Business and Professions
 
Code, incumbents must be at least 18 years of age. 
 
Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
</div></div><div><div>Special Working Conditions: Exposure to: Allergens such as latex and soaps from frequent hand washing.
 
Crying hysterical children and potentially hostile clients. Airborne and blood borne infections which might
 
cause chronic disease or death. Odors such as unwashed clients, vomiting, feces, urine and draining
 
abscesses, fumes from cleaning supplies and solvents. 
 
Include certificate title, number, issuing agency and expiration date on application. 
 
A copy of the applicant&rsquo;s Medical Assistant certificate must be received by the final filing date in Personnel
 
Department to continue through the recruitment process. Mail/bring a copy of the certification to: Santa
 
Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, fax to (831)
 
454-2241, or email to Personnel@santacruzcounty.us.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of clinic operations to include patient scheduling and provider needs;
 
medical terminology particularly basic anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; and oral and written
 
communications. Working knowledge of techniques in leading staff; medical office procedures and
 
organization including presentation of data from files for proper billing of individuals and insurance providers;
 
record keeping principles and practices.
Ability to: Plan, assign, direct and review the work of others; train others in work procedures; analyze and
 
resolve varied medical office administrative problems; organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities;
 
read and interpret rules, policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relations with
 
those contacted in the court of work; reading, understanding, and maintaining medical charts, medical test
 
results and treatment instructions; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established
 
guidelines; maintain confidentiality of information; operate document scanner to enter materials into the
 
Electronic Medical Records system; communicate orally and in writing with staff, leadership, patients, medical
 
providers, and others using professional courtesy and clear language; assist providers and patients during
 
medical examinations; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; accurately record and organize
 
documentation.
 
 
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
 
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated in the job
 
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
 
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
 
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
 
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
 
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
 
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based
 
upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is
 
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to
 
remain on the eligible list. 
 
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
 
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510,
 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will
 
meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
 
date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. 
 
Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
 
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600. 
 
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
 
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
</div></div><div><div>SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT 
 
The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the
 
required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection process. Employment experience
 
referred to in your response must also be included in the Employment History section of the application. 
 
Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s) may be
 
used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the recruitment process. 
 
1. Do you possess a Medical Assistant Certification from any of the following entities? If so, please check
 
appropriate box and fax or email a copy of your Certification to (831) 454- 2241 or
 
HumanResources@santacruzcountyca.gov 
<ul><li>American Association of Medical Assistants 
</li></ul><ul><li>The American Medical Technologists 
</li></ul><ul><li>The California Medical Assistants Association - Must have clinical medical assistant certification (CCMA-
</li></ul>CA or CCMA-C) 
<ul><li>Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute 
</li></ul><ul><li>National Healthcareer Association 
</li></ul>2. How do you envision contributing to the long-term success and direction of your team? 
 
3. What do you feel are the key responsibilities (clinical and administrative) of a Lead Medical Assistant? 
 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave.
 
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE &ndash; 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
 
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions
 
pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
 
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
 
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
 
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public
 
Employees&rsquo; Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.
 
County participates in Social Security.
 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
 
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI)
 
program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their
 
contributions made utilizing &ldquo;pre-tax dollars.&rdquo;
 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying
 
health care expenses.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
 
OTHER - Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments, such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift
 
Differential. 
 
Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 
 
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 <div><div><div>EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave.
 
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE &ndash; 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
 
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions
 
pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
 
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
 
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
 
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public
 
Employees&rsquo; Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years.
 
County participates in Social Security.
 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
 
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI)
 
program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their
 
contributions made utilizing &ldquo;pre-tax dollars.&rdquo;
 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying
 
health care expenses.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
 
OTHER - Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments, such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift
 
Differential. 
 
Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 
 
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LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT

<div><div><div>County of S a nta Cruz
 
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR: 
 
DEPARTMENTAL
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST
 
 
Supplemental Questionnaire Required
Open and Promotional
 
 
Salary: $7,614 &ndash; 10,171 / Month
 
** September 2026 -4% increase to base pay
 
Closing Date: Friday, July 24, 2026 
 
County Equity Statement 
 
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every
 
status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
 
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.
THE JOB: Under direction, collect, organize and analyze data involved with organizational and functional
 
studies, management information systems and data processing, administrative systems and procedures or
 
preparation of budget proposals; prepare detailed research reports and recommendations; provide
 
departmental information to other departments and agencies; and do other work as required. Departmental
 
Administrative Analyst is the journey class in operating departments. Incumbents of positions in this class
 
independently perform varied and difficult work and review of their work is generally done upon completion.
 
The current vacancy is for a Limited Term* position in the Human Services Department. Please note this is
 
a County-wide classification. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current
 
vacancy and any future positions county wide during the life of the eligible list.
 
 
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge
 
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Departmental Administrative Analyst
 
in Santa Cruz County.
Knowledge: Working knowledge of research principles and methods; administrative survey and evaluative
 
principles and techniques; communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and
 
transmitting information, and effective interviewing at all functioning levels of the department or other public
Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
</div></div><div><div>or private agencies; modern office methods and procedures; budgeting procedures (for designated
 
positions); statistical methods; and the application of data processing to department operations.
Ability to: Define problem areas; collect, interpret and evaluate data; project consequences of
 
recommendations; coordinate visual observation, oral and/or written communications into concise,
 
descriptive and sometimes standardized written or oral formats that relate to the essential theme or objective
 
and reflect continuity of thought; work tactfully with others to achieve work objectives and resolve conflicting
 
views; act as liaison to advise and/or resolve existing differences between divisions, supervisor and/or
 
subordinates; interpret laws, legislation, ordinances, administrative policies and procedures; and input,
 
access and analyze data using a computer.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
 
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
 
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
 
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
 
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
 
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
 
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
 
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon
 
an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary
 
to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on
 
the eligible list.
 
 
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
 
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room
 
510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications
 
will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
 
date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.
 
 
Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
 
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.
 
 
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
 
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
 
 
Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div>EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
VACATION - 16 days 1st year, increasing to 31 days per year after 15 years of service. Available after 1 year
 
service.
 
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE &ndash; One week advanced upon appointment; two weeks accrued each year; can be
 
taken in cash or time off.
 
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
 
SICK LEAVE - Six days per year.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
 
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
 
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
 
DENTAL PLAN - Depending on the plan, the County may cover the cost of employee and eligible
 
dependent coverage.
 
VISION PLAN - The County covers the cost of employee coverage, and the employee has the option to
 
purchase coverage for eligible dependents.
 
RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on
 
provisions of the CA Public Employees&rsquo; Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final
 
average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $50,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
 
LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN - Plan pays 66 2/3% of the first $13,500, up to $9,000 per month maximum.
 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay for qualifying child or dependent care expenses may elect this
 
pre-tax program.
 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees paying a County medical premium may choose to participate in this pre-tax
 
program.
 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) &ndash; Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover
 
qualifying health care expenses.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees. 
 
Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 
 
County of Santa Cruz
 
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
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DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

<div><div><div>County of Santa Cruz
 
INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:
PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
 
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
 
Candidates Encouraged to Apply
Supplemental Questionnaire Required 
 
Open and Promotional
 
Job # 26-PJ5-AA
Salary: $198,245 &ndash; 222,934 / Annually
**September 2026 &ndash; 3.5% increase to base pay
 
 
Closing Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 
 
County Equity Statement 
 
Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every status,
 
providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.
Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
 
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.
THE JOB: Under direction, performs mental health evaluations including psycho-social assessments of
 
individuals, establishes psychiatric diagnosis; orders and evaluates diagnostic tests; formulates treatment
 
plans and manages follow-up care; and performs other work as required. The list established from this
 
recruitment will be used to fill current and future positions during the life of the eligible list. 
 
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required
 
knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and
 
abilities would be: 
 
Possession of a master&rsquo;s degree in nursing, master&rsquo;s degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a
 
graduate degree in nursing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Possession
 
and maintenance of a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of
 
Registered Nursing. Possession and maintenance of a valid Nurse Practitioner Certificate issued by the
 
California Board of Registered Nursing. Possession and maintenance of a valid Nurse Practitioner Furnishing
 
Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Furnishing Certificate enables a Nurse
Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
 
 
</div></div><div><div>Practitioner to administer and/or order medications). Possession and maintenance of a valid Controlled
 
Substance Registration Certificate &ndash; Schedules II &ndash; V issued by Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement
 
Administration (DEA) (Controlled Substance Registration Certification [DEA #]) enables a Nurse Practitioner
 
the ability to order level II &ndash; V controlled substance medications). Possession and maintenance of a valid
 
California Class C driver license or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the
 
appointing authority.
NOTE: Candidates licensed in another state and/or students in their final year of Psychiatric/Mental
 
Health Nurse Practitioner training may participate in the recruitment/examination process; however,
 
proof of all the above-mentioned, required certificates/licensure must be provided at the start of
 
employment.
Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.
 
 
Environmental Factors: Exposure to odors, blood and other bodily fluids, communicable diseases, hostile or
 
violent individuals, exposure to noise and people yelling; and may be exposed to cigarette smoke.
 
 
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of principles and methods of psychiatry; Laws and regulations governing
 
Nurse Practitioner scope of practice; Advanced principles, practices, and techniques of professional nursing,
 
psychiatric; assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation and follow-up of common mental disorders.
 
Working knowledge of causes and treatment of mental and emotional illness; Medical aspects of
 
psychological problems; psychosocial behaviors in illness; Diagnostic protocols; sterile techniques and
 
infection control; Routine diagnostic and treatment techniques used in practicing psychiatry; Medicare and
 
Medi-Cal regulations; Psycho education methodologies to work with individuals one-on-one or in groups;
 
Reporting laws on domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and neglect; Individual and group
 
psychotherapy; Current developments in the field of psychiatry; Mental health services, organization and
 
procedures; Principles and applications of clinical psychology, psychiatric work and various rehabilitative
 
services; Principles, practices and procedures used to detect, diagnose and treat common health problems;
 
Medication and drugs commonly prescribed, including medications therapeutic effect, side effects,
 
reactions and contraindications; Control and care of chronic and communicable disease, illness and
 
handicapping conditions; Normal and abnormal values of laboratory tests and their clinical significance;
 
Medical laws and regulations and the ethics of patient care; Basic interviewing and counseling techniques.
 
 
Ability to: Perform mental health and physical assessments including ordering, interpreting and evaluating
 
diagnostic tests and examinations; Perform comprehensive mutigenerational family assessments; Work
 
effectively as a team member in the delivery of mental health care services; perform collaboration
 
consultation with staff psychiatrists for more complicated psychiatric problems; Identify medical problems
 
and psychiatric disorders; develop and implement treatment plans; Safely administer medications including
 
psychotropic drugs; monitor and record patient&rsquo;s medication usage and results; Perform job duties under
 
stressful conditions, analyze crisis situations accurately and take effective action; Educate individuals and
 
family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measure, medications or
 
treatment plans; Remain knowledgeable and proficient in mental health practices through readings,
 
research, professional organizations, academic training, and participation in direct patient services; Develop
 
and maintain effective workings relationships with individuals, staff, other health care professionals and
 
community groups and organizations; Adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and
 
personalities; Demonstrate tact, diplomacy and compassion to individuals and groups; Communicate
 
effectively both orally and in writing; and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. 
 
 
 
</div></div><div><div>THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
 
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
 
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
 
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
 
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
 
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
 
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
 
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based
 
upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is
 
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to
 
remain on the eligible list. 
 
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
 
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean St. Suite 510,
 
Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will
 
meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing
 
date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. 
 
Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
 
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600. 
 
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
 
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S. 
 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation
 
and/or sick leave.
 
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
 
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
 
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
 
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
 
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
 
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA
 
Public Employees&rsquo; Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average
 
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
 
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability
 
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have
 
their contributions made utilizing &ldquo;pre-tax dollars.&rdquo;
 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to
 
cover qualifying health care expenses.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees 
 
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 
 
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</div></div><div><div>PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER</div></div></div>
 <div><div><div>EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
 
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation
 
and/or sick leave.
 
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
 
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
 
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
 
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
 
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
 
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
 
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA
 
Public Employees&rsquo; Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average
 
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
 
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
 
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability
 
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
 
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have
 
their contributions made utilizing &ldquo;pre-tax dollars.&rdquo;
 
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
 
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to
 
cover qualifying health care expenses.
 
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees 
 
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 
 
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</div></div><div><div>PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER
 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. APPLICATIONS
 
RECEIVED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WILL BE SCREENED OUT OF THE SELECTION
 
PROCESS.
 
 
Employment experience referred to in your responses must also be included in the Employment History
 
section of the application.
 
 
NOTE: Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s)
 
may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to take the next step in the recruitment process.
 
 
1a. Have you completed a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program?
 
 Yes
 
 No (If no, please answer 1b below)
 
 
1b. If you have not completed a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program, are you
 
enrolled in a PMHNP program AND currently in your final year of training?
 
 Yes
 
 No
 
 N/A
 
 
2. Do you possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of
 
Registered Nursing?
 
 Yes
 
 No
 
 
3. Do you possess a current Nurse Practitioner Certificate issued by the California Board of Registered
 
Nursing or enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner program AND currently in your final year of training?
 
 Yes
 
 No
 
 
4. Do you possess a current Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Certificate issued by the California Board of
 
Registered Nursing?
 
 Yes
 
 No
 
 
5. Do you possess a current Controlled Substance Registration Certificate &ndash; Schedules II &ndash; V issued by
 
Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration? If yes, please fax a copy to (831) 454-2240 or
 
scan and email to HumanResources@santacruzcountyca.gov
 
 Yes
 
 No
 
 
6. Describe your experience working with electronic health records.
 
 
7. Describe your experience working in a community mental health setting, include the populations you&rsquo;ve
 
served (e.g. severely mentally ill, transitional age youth, geriatric, forensic, substance abuse, etc.)</div></div></div>

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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER