Description
PLEASE READ THIS JOB ANNOUCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. An Alameda County Job Application is required to be considered for ALL County recruitments.
Alameda County Public Health Department, California Children’s Services Medical Therapy Program, is recruiting for:
ASSISTANT CHIEF THERAPIST
Join our dynamic, motivated and compassionate team.
$164,465.60-$199,908.80 Annually
Plus, an excellent benefits package!
ABOUT US
As part of Alameda County Health, the Public Health Department works in partnership with our local communities to ensure the optimal health and well-being of all people. We monitor health status and service delivery, prevent disease, mobilize communities, conduct outreach, and promote health policy and education. We actively seek partnerships and engage with the community to improve community health through a dynamic and responsive process that respects diversity, addresses health equity, and challenges us to provide for present and future generations.
We are nurses, doctors, community psychologists, epidemiologists, dentists, medical social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, outreach workers, health educators, program managers, and pre-hospital care coordinators.
Learn more about us!
https://acphd.org/ccs/mtu-program/
THE POSITION
Under direction provides daily oversight of Medical Therapy Program (MTP) operations; assists in the selection and hiring of personnel; assists Chief Therapist in complex case management issues; assumes responsibility for the working relationship between the Local Education Areas/Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) and California Children’s Services (CCS); ensures that the MTP (Medical Therapy Program) is compliant with all guidelines set forth in appropriate legislation; in the absence of the Chief Therapist, supervises staff, acts as Chief Therapist, and performs other related duties as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in:
Effective leadership skills, management principles, and best practices including work planning, employee supervision and resource allocation.
A leader with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, written communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present information to a variety of groups.
A demonstrated organizer with the skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
A collaborator who maintains and cultivates successful working relationships with a multitude of internal and external health care providers.
A resourceful professional that stays current with information, technology, and trends in his/her field.
The ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
1. Acts for Chief Therapist in her/his absence supervising assigned staff; assists in hiring process of new staff therapists; provides training to staff and/or students in area of clinical expertise.
2. Acts as first level of supervisory support for MTU Supervising Therapist.
3. Organizes and provides county-wide oversight for MTP staff development, including new staff orientation and training.
4. Collaborates with designated personnel in the school district, to develop, implement, and maintain an interagency agreement with each of five Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA’s); trains CCS staff and keeps therapists informed about the Interagency Agreements with the SELPA’s, including but not limited to CCS responsibilities, timelines, referrals back to the school, and the role of CCS in the classroom.
5. Oversees and coordinates CCS (California Children’s Services) attendance at IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) for children served by the Medical Therapy Program (MTP) when requested by the School District or any member of the IEP team.
6. Tracks the determination of medical eligibility for the MTP and ensures that such determinations meets education timelines and that the family and the School District are informed of status of referral.
7. Monitors compliance of communication and timeline requirements between CCS and the School District; acts as liaison and problem solver for CCS and School Issues.
8. Provides awareness and training to School personnel of CCS role, scope of services, and procedures for referral; orients school personnel to the CCS referral process, general eligibility criteria, and keeps them informed of State or County changes that affect the school district.
9. Provides training to CCS staff on procedures related to working with the School District.
10. Reviews general MTP client referrals to verify medical eligibility and to ascertain the need for additional information; contact physicians, hospitals, social workers, community agencies, families and others in order to determine client’s needs.
11. Serves as liaison to the SELPAs for concerns, complaints and grievances, to ensure that the MTP (Medical Therapy Program) is compliant with all guidelines set forth in AB3632.
12. Implements and monitors QA (Quality Assurance) Program, Utilization Review, productivity standards, and data collection for monitoring program objectives, coordinates student and volunteer programs; acts as clinical resource.
13. Develops and maintains effective relationships with the School Districts, Regional Center, and Tri-Cities Program.
14. Provides general oversight of clinical education programs and maintain school contracts.
ASSISTANT CHIEF THERAPIST
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
The equivalent of two years’ full-time clinical experience in a pediatric setting and an additional or concurrent one year that includes supervisory experience, and the equivalent of one year of which should have included interfacing with a school district in a programmatic setting.
AND
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited occupational or physical therapy professional program.
LICENSE:
Licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California or licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE: TUESDAY OCTOBER 14TH , 2025
Please apply through the Alameda County job board below. Applicants must complete and submit an Alameda County application and Supplemental questionnaire by May 30th to be considered for the position.
https://www.jobapscloud.com/Alameda/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=25&R2=5873&R3=01
NEW USERS can click on “New User Registration” to fill out an application template. Once the application is completed, candidates can click on the “Send” tab to submit their application.
Alameda County HCSA is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive salary, employees also enjoy an attractive benefits package with the following elements:
https://www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/ebc/
For your Health & Well-Being
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Group Auto/Home Insurance
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
*Click here to learn more about benefits.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE:
The equivalent of two years’ full-time clinical experience in a pediatric setting and an additional or concurrent one year that includes supervisory experience, and the equivalent of one year of which should have included interfacing with a school district in a programmatic setting.
AND
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited occupational or physical therapy professional program.
LICENSE:
Licensure by the Physical Therapy Board of California or licensure by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
